Featuring a timeless silver face and thin 18K rose gold case with wonderful flame lugs, it showcases a slender and elegant vintage style.
Equipped with an illustrious Patek Philippe 10 ligne movement, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built, it possesses all the necessary capabilities to earn it its place as one the finest timepieces in the world.
Its original movement has eight adjustments - five for chronometer positions and three for heat, cold, and isochronism.
Its elegant Patek Philippe case retains its hallmark on the right side. On the wrist it presents as better than near mint. Its dial has been previously nicely restored.
Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Patek parts, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
For the finishing touch it comes equipped it with a new lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Accompanying the watch is an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives attesting to its authenticity and originality - which costs approximately $550 USD (500 Swiss Francs) to obtain.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.
Patek Philippe:
Patek Philippe sets the standard as the finest watch manufacturer in the world. In the 1960's and 70's, Patek Philippe produced less than fifty watches per day (contrast this with Rolex and other fine watch manufacturers that produced 500 - 3,000 pieces per day). Important examples of Patek's wristwatches took between nine-months and one-year to assemble.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. late 1940's
- Serial no.: 900,239
- Model: Ref. 1432
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K rose gold
- Case markings (inside): Patek Phillipe, Geneve, .750, Swiss, 621,287
- Case condition: Presents as better than near mint. Only fairly light signs of previous polishing. One lug looks to have restoration, only noticeable by a trained eye under scrutiny using magnification. It retains a polished hallmark on the right side. On the wrist it presents very nicely.
- Dial: Silver, rose gold applique Roman and baton indices, signed Patek Philippe, nicely previously restored, bright and clean
- Hands: Blue steel "feuilles"
- Movement type: Extremely high grade Cal. 10-105, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, eight adjustments
- Movement markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, Eighteen (18) Jewels, 900,239, Adjusted to Five Positions, Three Heat, Cold, & Isochronism
- Jewels: 18 rubies
- Band: Lizard, fully stitched, padded, with unsigned gold tone buckle
- Crystal: Mineral glass, correct, new-old-stock condition
- Serviced: Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives attesting to its authenticity and originality, which costs approximately $550 USD (500 Swiss Francs) to obtain.; New Connoisseur of Time timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
