Patek Philippe Rare 18k Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin Olympics by Masriera y Carreras. Case: 48mm, 18k, four piece hinged case, #281923 Dial: white enamel dial with black enamel numbers and track, with pitched dauphine hands Movement: Patek Philippe 15 jewel movement #182086 Signed: dial, case and movement signed by PP inner case cover engraved: Masriera y Carreras Barcelona Intriguing and possibly unique timepiece commemorating the 1936 Berlin Olympics, most notable for Jesse Owens putting the host country in an uncomfortable position no less then four times. The Patek Philippe serial numbers indicates the movement was produced in approximately 1919 suggesting the piece was either sold prior to the 1936 Olympics and embellished by the renowned and celebrated enameller Masriera y Carreras, at the time of the Olympics for a private client or an early movement, gathering dust in the stock drawer, that was put to use by the fairly new owners of Patek Philippe, The Stern Family, to be sold and then embellished by a client. In either case, an incredible piece of Olympic memorabilia. Note: according to a recent enquiry the Patek Philippe Archive department states Extract cannot be issued for the timepiece. HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Type: Patek Philippe Rare 18k Pocket Watch Commemorating The 1936 Berlin Olympics by Masriera y Carreras.
Signed: dial, case and movement signed by PP inner case cover engraved: Masriera y Carreras Barcelona
Model: open face
Dial: white enamel dial with black enamel numbers and track
Hands: with pitched dauphine hands
Metal: 18k
Case: ##281923
Case Info: four piece hinged case
Case Width: 48mm
Crystal: mineral glass
Watch Movement: Patek Philippe 15 jewel movement #182086
Condition: The watch is in excellent condition. White Greek key enameling is completely intact with the exception of a miniscule chip out of the corner of the base below the stem. Not visible to the naked eye. No scratches or dings of note. Some tiny pits to the white enameling on the Brandenburg Gate. Tiny chips in the sub-dial. Faint hairlines on the edge of the dial under 6. Faint hairline between 4 and 5 from sub-dial to the edge of the case. Faint hairline from "Geneve" to 2. Tiny chip above "E" in Patek with faint hairline extending to edge of dial just under 11. The watch sets and runs at the time of cataloging but its service history is unknown and a fresh service is required to guarantee accurate timekeeping and longevity. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"