Hunter case construction with hinged front cover designed to protect the dial and crystal. Manually wound movement equipped with regulated escapement and stable gear train system for consistent timekeeping. White enamel dial displaying black numerals, minute track, and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. Case crafted in 18k yellow gold with precision hinge alignment for smooth opening and secure closure. Crown system supports accurate winding and time-setting.

Opening this watch changes the experience entirely. It becomes intentional, almost ceremonial, adding depth to ownership beyond simple timekeeping.

Patek Philippe Ref. 983J-001

Hunter-Style Pocket Watch with Power-Reserve Indicator

Reference: 983J-001
Collection: Pocket Watches
Type: Hunter-style / Savonnette pocket watch
Case material: 18K yellow gold
Case diameter: 48 mm
Case thickness: 9.9 mm
Case construction: Two hinged covers, one protecting the dial and one protecting the case back
Case back: Solid
Water resistance: Not water resistant; protected against humidity and dust only
Crown position: 3 o’clock

Dial

Dial color: Silvery
Dial finish: Vertical satin finish
Hour markers: Applied yellow-gold Breguet numerals
Hands: Yellow-gold Breguet-style hands
Indications: Hours, minutes, small seconds and power reserve
Small seconds: At 6 o’clock
Power-reserve indication: Arc-shaped display at 12 o’clock
Power reserve displayed: 36 hours

Movement

Calibre: 17’’’ SAV PS IRM
Movement type: Mechanical, manually wound
Movement diameter: 38.65 mm
Movement thickness: 3.8 mm
Number of components: 181
Jewels: 20
Power reserve: Minimum 36 hours
Frequency: 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour
Frequency: 2.5 Hz
Balance spring: Breguet
Functions: Small seconds and power-reserve indication
Certification: Patek Philippe Seal

Construction & presentation

The 983J-001 is a true hunter-case pocket watch: the front cover protects the dial while a second hinged cover protects the movement side. Patek Philippe specifically describes the watch as having the crown at 3 o’clock and two hinged covers on the dial and case-back sides.

The watch is also associated with a yellow-gold pocket-watch chain, according to Patek Philippe specialist and auction documentation. Phillips, for example, catalogued a 983J-001 with its matching yellow-gold watch chain, Certificate of Origin and presentation box.