Patek Philippe Vintage 3086

Patek Philippe Ladies Bracelet Watch 3086 18k YG Retailed by Hausman & Co.

While their men's watches are some of the greatest timepieces ever made, Patek Philippe has an impressive pedigree when it comes to women’s watches too, and their mid-century creations speak to that fact. Offered as a cocktail watch from the 1950s and beyond, the ref. 3086, which we have here, combines Patek Philippe’s impressive craftsmanship with a desire to break from the industry's traditionalist values and offer women something special. Boasting a square 15mm x 15mm case and simple silver dial with a single applied numeral at 12 o’clock alongside applied indices elsewhere and the original retailer Hausman & Co.'s signature at 6 o'clock, the ref. 3086/6 that we have here uses a distinctive integrated bracelet to expand upon the brand’s aesthetic. Boasting a vertical pinstripe texture across each of its rectangular links, this manual-wind timepiece is the perfect proof that the expression ‘less is more’ is correct more often than not. Brand : Patek Philippe Dimensions : 15mm across Model : Ladies Bracelet Cocktail Watch Movement : Manual-wind cal. 7'70 Reference : 3086 Bracelet : 18kt yellow gold bracelet Year : Circa 1950s Condition : Very Good Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Boasting a simple silver dial, the ref. 3086 features applied indices throughout with an applied 12 to add a simple point of distinction to its otherwise understated display. Additionally, this example is also co-signed by its original retailer, the Roman watch retailer and jeweller. THE CONSTRUCTION While its 15mm 18kt yellow gold case is certainly on the svelte size of things, the ref. 3086's 18kt yellow gold bracelet adds some considerable heft to its wrist presence. TIMING MACHINE READOUT We couldn't get a timing readout on our machine, but the watch appears to be keeping good time.