Here we have an uncommon early example of a Patek Philippe wristwatch. It has the white enamel dial with railroad minute track and black Breguet style numerals. It proudly boasts the long Patek Philippe signing below 12 and is triple signed with the further signing to the case and movement. It displays just the hours and minutes with the thermally blued spade and whip handset. The case is formed of 14ct gold and is the classic design with hinged bezel and double hinged case back. It measures just over 28mm wide with the lug-to-lug length of 40.8mm. To the right-hand side is the beautiful onion style crown and to the top and bottom are the hinged lugs. The case back has the engine turned finish, with radial sunburst design and inside it has the PP.Co signing, case serial number 279946 and 0.585 fineness mark. The inner back is engraved with the Patek name and serial number 178182. The movement is the manually wound Patek Philippe Calibre 10’’’, with 17 jewels. It has been recently serviced and is keeping accurate time. The watch comes on a custom-made black Alligator bund strap, with a 9ct rose gold buckle sewn on.Early Patek Philippe pieces are hard to find. Whilst early Patek pieces with screw bar lugs are amongst ‘Officers’ examples, there are fewer with the centrally attached swivel lugs.The dial formed of enamel with the bright white tone. To the exterior is the railroad minute track with thicker dashes for the 5-minute markers. It has the Breguet style numerals which are further refined by the elongated serifs and standout stroke across the tail of the 4. Below 12 the dial proudly boasts the full ‘Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve’ signing, with the small underlining. The dial displays only the hours and minutes with the spade and whip style hands.The case is neatly proportioned and is on the petite side. It measures 28.1mm wide, with the crown taking the width to 30.5mm. The case is 28.2mm in length with the central lug attachments taking it to 33.5mm. Further presence is added with the total lug wire to lug wire length of 40.8mm. The case has a slim profile of 9mm. The lug width is 11mm which is standard for the era and design.It is formed of 14ct gold and is a classic design with the hinged front and double hinged case back. It has the centrally affixed swivel lugs which extend the top and bottom of the case. The bezel is neatly curved with the polished finish. To the right-hand side is the original onion style crown which sits around the wide crown tube. It is a beautifully finished crown, of top quality. Another aspect of the case which displays incredible craftsmanship is the case back. It has the engine turned finish which has a radial sunburst. This is mesmerising in the light, interacting with it as you move the watch. The inside of the case back is signed with the Patek Philippe logo and PP.Co stamp, with the 0.585 fineness mark for 14ct gold. It has the case serial number 279946. The inner case back has the bright polished finish, providing a canvas for the beautiful Patek engraving. It is engraved in the italic script with the serial number 178182, with the ‘Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve’ text.The inside has the matching hallmarking and serial number. It also has the addition of the Swiss Squirrel hallmark for 14ct gold.The movement is the manually wound Patek Philippe Calibre 10’’’, with 17 jewels. As expected, it is a beautifully crafted movement. It has the gilt finish with the engraving of the serial number ‘178182’ with the ‘Patek, Philippe & Co, Geneve’ signing. It has been recently serviced and is keeping accurate time for an antique watch of this period.Antique pieces of this style case sometimes feel a little fragile, particularly combined with swivel lugs. To complete the watch, creating a more robust yet elegant package, we have had a custom Alligator bund strap designed just for this watch. It is an excellent design of integrated and streamlined bund strap, only used by this artisan and custom created for the dimensions of this Patek. We have had a period 9ct rose gold buckle sewn onto the end, perfectly rounding off the design.The ends of the strap loop around the lugs and fix in place with the fold over metal tabs. This is secure, whilst also allowing access to the rear of the case if desired.The watch is modelled on a 7” wrist circumference.Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.A further condition report is below.Dial:The dial is enamel and is original. It is in good condition with no cracks or chips. The edges of the dial are in good condition. It has a hairline fracture from the centre to 3 o’clock with two smaller hairlines from the edge across 3. The signing is good and clear, without wear.Hands:The hands are of spade and whip style with the thermally blued finish. They are in good condition with the bright tone. The hour hand is a replacement, lacking the same curvature as the minute hand.Glass:The mineral crystal is a replacement which is in very good condition.Crown:The crown is the original onion design and is in good condition, functioning well.Case:The case is in good antique condition with the polished finishing and light scratching. The hinge to the bezel is good and firm. The bezel is slightly raised to the top end. Both case backs seal tightly with the strong hinges.Strap:A custom Alligator bund strap with the 9ct gold buckle (non-Patek) sewn on. It will fit from a 16.5cm to a 20.32cm wrist circumference.Movement:The movement is the manually wound Patek Philippe Calibre 10’’’, with 17 jewels.It has been recently serviced and is keeping accurate time to within +30 seconds variation per day, with an amplitude of 300 degrees.Case dimensionsCase width: 28.1mmCase width with crown: 30.5mmCase length: 28.2mmCase length lug to lug: 33.5mmCase length wire to wire: 40.8mmCase depth: 9.1mmLug width: 11mm