Patek Philippe - Pocket watch 76.759

This 18 carat rose gold pocket watch is sold on 24 May 1888 to Jeweler c. Van Arcken * Amsterdam (Kalverstraat). It is a watch with movement and cabinet number 76.759. This is unique, as it later different reference numbers indicates movement and Cabinet. The caliber is an 18 ' '' (linge) with lever ecscapement. the dial is made of enamel. Style is Open-face, LouisVXI, 18K Rose gold. Special about this movement is that the time conversion ratio via a separate button next to the historical Crown also had a patent on the current Crown/Patek Philipe tirette system!The clock is 100% sure in the Netherlands sold there is equipped with original gold marks from the time 1888. The clock is serviced and equipped with a new spring recently the original spring is still available.In addition to a "Extract from the Archives" of Patek Phillipe is still the original box with this clock, the clock has always been within a family from 1888 to the present day!!!!* the family of Arcken is a famous Jewelers family in Netherlands in the late 19th century, they had a prominent shopping street in Amsterdam and they were next to the lot to Patek Philippe dealer also representative of some other Swiss brands # zenith # etc. King Willem III belonged to the clientele of this company had in addition to the beautiful brands Arcken van also had a gorgeous wife, King William III at any given time more are interested in this young woman than in Patek Philippe timepieces. This was a huge problem that resulted in the selling of his jeweler in Amsterdam and a flight to India where the family built a huge jewellery Empire (until 1957 ) *