Patek Philippe Vintage 428

Patek Philippe Reference 428 | A platinum and pink gold wristwatch, Circa 1940

Dial: silvered Caliber: mechanical, 18 jewels Movement number: 136'991 Case: platinum and 18k pink gold, snap on case back Case number: 503'278 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle Size: 30 mm diameter, lug to lug 40.5 mm Signed: case, dial, and movement Box: no Papers: noThe first wristwatches produced by Patek Philippe represented a period of experimentation in both design and proportion. In this example, the crown is positioned at 12 o’clock—an uncommon placement reflecting the brand’s early exploration of form and usually the placement for pocket watches. The elegant platinum case, made by Weber & Cie of Geneva for Patek Philippe, features a striking two-tone platinum and pink gold bezel, an Art Deco–style dial, and distinct hooded lugs. At 30 mm in diameter, the watch may seem modest by today’s standards, yet the hinged lugs extend its overall length to nearly 40 mm, giving it an elegant, elongated profile.