We are proud to offer today this very fine and original mid-century era ladies Patek Philippe sold by Gubelin, the prestigious Swiss retailer, one of Europe's premier jewelers.
With its understated silver face, wonderfully distinctive case with teardrop lugs, and Patek Philippe removeable bracelet, it showcases a classic and elegant vintage Patek style.
Powering it is its illustrious handwound movement. It is very finely crafted, on par in quality and craftsmanship with only the very top tier of mens watches by the likes of Patek Philippe, other Vacheron & Constantins, and Audemars Piguet.
It was not only originally crafted and adjusted to run accurately across five positions and a wide range of temperatures as the movement states, it was also designed to keep consistent time regardless of how much wind was left in the mainspring (isochronism). In most watches the rate changes the power reserve lessens.
When it comes to ladies watches, the focus is normally much more directed to the what's on the outside of the watch than what's on the inside. But not with this watch...its engine would make most men's watches jealous.
The watch itself has all of its original parts and is in beautiful original condition. Our photos couldn't do its condition justice.
Its shapely Patek Philippe case is in just short of mint condition with only light signs of wear and very little signs of prevoius polishing. Both of its hallmarks, one on the side of a lug and one on the side of the, are crisp.
Its desirable, untouched original double-signed Patek and Gubelin dial is in excellent condition with only light aging. And its period Patek Philippe signed bracelet is in excellent condition with only light wear.
One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping extremely accurate time.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Please inquire if you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you. Patek charges 500CHF to provide one.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 941,756
- Year made: c. 1955
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K rose gold
- Case condition: Just short of mint with light wear
- Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, 641,043
- Dimensions: Approx. 15.5mm wide (excluding crown), 25mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver with gold applied Roman and half-spherical indexes, signed Patek Philippe Gubelin and GENEVE, original and untouched, excellent condition with light aging.
- Hands: Original, rose gold "batons"
- Movement type: Extremely high grade, manually wound, maintains accuracy across various positions, temperatures, and amounts of wind, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator
- Band: 18K rose gold, signed Patek Philippe, period, unlike most Patek Philippe gold bracelets it is removeable, brick link design, sized for a wrist up to approx. slightly under 6.5 inches on largest of three size settings, excellent condition with light wear
- Width between lugs: 9mm
- Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping extremely accurate time.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee