Patek Philippe Pocket Watch

Analog:Shift is largely a purveyor of vintage and pre-owned wristwatches. However, when we have the opportunity to offer a truly stunning pocket watch, we can’t possibly pass it up. Patek Philippe has, of course, largely moved away from pocket watch production. However, the maison does keep at least one reference in its catalog at any given time. Beautifully crafted and featuring highly accurate, hand-wound movements, they’re vestiges of a time long past, but whose echoes can still be discerned in the excellence of a simple Patek Philippe dress watch. This particular Patek Philippe pocket watch is a Reference 701/1 from circa 1949. Housed in a rose gold case with a polished bezel, and a beautiful petite recessed crown, it features a multi-tone dial with painted black railroad minute track, applique rose gold indexes, a matching ‘pencil’ handset, and a sub-seconds display above 6 o’clock. Powering this handsome timepiece is the hand-wound Patek Philippe Calibre 17 210, while accompanying it is its extract from the archives and an original ad showing the piece. Whether you intend to carry it day-to-day or simply park it on your desk on a stand, this beautiful watch will surely bring a smile to your face each time you wind it and hear it ticking away.