Patek Philippe 4233/1

Reference 4233/1 | A yellow gold, lapis lazuli, malachite and turquoise bracelet watch | Circa 1973 Patek Philippe

Dial: gilt Calibre: cal. 13.5''' 320 manual winding, 20 jewels Movement number: 1'249'153 Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back Case number: 2'715'194 Closure: 18k yellow gold, lapis lazuli, malachite and turquoise integrated Patek Philippe bracelet and locking clasp Size: 26 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation case, Patek Philippe extract from the archives has been ordered Patek Philippe ref. 4233/1 - The Martian’s Manchette A totem from an alternate universe, Patek Philippe’s Manchette watch stands as a marvel of craftsmanship. One look time-warps us to the bold, experimental spirit of the 1970s. As much a work of art as it is a feat of engineering, the Manchette is not merely a timekeeping tool—it’s a testament to the era's audacious approach to horology. A remarkable fusion of visionary design and unorthodox innovation with a hand-wound calibre 13.5 movement, it brings an electric presence to the wrist with an alchemy of 18k yellow gold, lapis lazuli, malachite and turquoise, integrated in a locking-clasp bracelet. Incorporating a rainbow of stone dials, produced by Patek Philippe in extremely low quantities, each one acts as a celestial artifact forged under extraordinary conditions. Just as meteorites from distant galaxies carry within them the mysteries of the cosmos, stone dials encapsulate the timeless beauty of nature’s creations—polished and transformed by the forces of the Earth over millions of years.