Patek Philippe 738

Ref. 738A very fine and large silver Observatory watch with wooden deck box

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: The movement manufactured in 1896 and cased in 1960 Reference No: 738 Movement No: 106'824 Case No: 625'987 Material: Silver Calibre: Manuel, 19''', Extra Quality with Guillaume balance Dimensions: 60mm. Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, movement further signed J.H. Leyson, Butte, Montana Accessories: Together with wooden deck box and Extract from the Archives confirming the manufacture of the movement in 1896 and its Geneva Observatory testing where a rating certificate of grade "A" was achieved. The Extract further states that the case was upgrading to the present one with movement number 652'987 during a servicing in 1960. Sent to the Geneva Observatory for testing, the present watch was awarded a grade “A” certificate. The movement was made in 1896 and is signed twice with the same movement number in keeping with tradition for all of Patek Philippe’s Observatory tested watches. The movement is further signed Extra Quality and engraved with the original buyers name J.H Leyson of Butte, Montana . According to the Extract from the Archives the case was replaced to the present one in 1960 bearing the movement no. 625’987 during a servicing. The dial and hands were also upgraded. Thanks to its timeless design, massive diameter, wonderfully preserved condition and history, the present watch matches any connoisseurs expectations looking to acquire an excellent observatory time keeper.