Patek Philippe
Even today the revered house of Patek Philippe continues to offer several pocket watch options as part of its regular production. Simple and elegant, these examples evoke the less complicated side of fine timekeeping while paying respect to the classical roots of the gentleman’ s watch. At a modest 44mm diameter, the Patek Philippe 972 retains the same proportions as a modern full-size wristwatch and features the Lepine layout for non-hunter cases where the sub-seconds hand is in line with the winding stem. Also on the dial is a power reserve display indicating how much of the 36 hours of running time remains in the mainspring on the Caliber 17”’ LEP PS IRM movement. Beating at the traditional & stately pace of 18,000 bph, this caliber recalls the historical precedents of fine watchmaking by integrating a screwed balance and a Breguet-style overcoil on the hair( balance) spring. This pocket watch is impeccably finished inside and out and retails for just over $ 40,000.
2016 | Wristwatch 53