[Blootster]

Hey all,

I'm trying to confirm the make of this Tiffany Pocket Watch, with split second chronograph for horse race lap timing.

Manufactured somewhere between 1890 - 1915, marked only as Tiffany on the dial, and the inner protective case.

Serial number: 111XXX
18K Gold

Current research points to Patek Philippe as the original manufacturer, but we would like to confirm. As the watch needs service, it would be ideal to send it directly to Patek, instead of going through Tiffany.

Tiffany Pocket Watch - Imgur

Thanks for the help,
Brandon

 

[AbslomRob]

The few authenticated Patek chronograph pocket watches I've seen all have "staight" balance cocks, not curved like this one. I'd suspect the movement was finished by one of the other high-end makers of the time.

 

[Blootster]

AbslomRob, thanks for the reply. Do you have any examples of what you've seen? Also, any other suggestions on potential makes?


Thanks,
Brandon

 

[HOROLOGIST007]

Its an amazingly lovely movement.
To me Patek
Vacheron?

 

[eri231]

no doubt it is a Patek Philippe

regards enrico

 

[HOROLOGIST007]

Enrico, you are 'The Man'. Impressive as always.

I thought it but you knew it?

It is a pleasure having you around on WUS

Sincerely
Adam (bow)

 

[Blootster]

You all are marvelous! Thanks for the help.

I'm going to try and get it to a Patek dealer to authenticate and get a quote for service.

Do you all have a ballpark figure on repairs for a watch of this type, age, and considering that it might have damaged parts inside?

 

[HOROLOGIST007]

You all are marvelous! Thanks for the help.

I'm going to try and get it to a Patek dealer to authenticate and get a quote for service.

Do you all have a ballpark figure on repairs for a watch of this type, age, and considering that it might have damaged parts inside?

a lot!!
Only the best can work on this
Chronographs are tough - Rattrapante!?!

I have someone in USA East side I can give you. The best, and he will give you an estimate.
We also have a member here lives in NY that could handle it

Sincerely
a

 

[AbslomRob]

Nice...what time frame is that from?

 

[ImitationOfLife]

I have nothing to add, but that watch is gorgeous.

 

[Blootster]

Had the watch looked at today. Found out it was enameled under the dial "PPco," strong indicator that it's Patek. Serial would date it to roughly 1900-1905.

Looks like half of the pallet fork was broken, and lost. So we don't really have an easy way to repair it.

 

[HOROLOGIST007]

Cool
Patek of course can/would repair it.
I also have a watch repairer on East Coast USA that 'probably' can do it?