1930's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Art Deco Rectangular Curved Watch - 18K Gold
We are proud to showcase the timelessly classic Patek Philippe wristwatch showcased in today's offering. It features an elegant curved case and silver dial with Arabic numerals.
It is a vintage Patek that embodies class. Its narrow case slides nicely under a shirt cuff and doesn't draw a lot of attention to itself.
Because many vintage Pateks came with plain dials, Pateks with numeral dials are seen less often - and in our opinion often more handsome.
Like a "Curvex", the special rectangular case was made with a slightly curved back so to be more comfortable to the wearer. While the sides of its sculpted case look stairstepped, they're actually concaved which we think adds an extra touch of elegance and craftsmanship.
It is powered by one of Patek Philippe's illustrious 9'90 movements, so well designed that Patek used it for more than 40 years. The 9'90 Patek Philippe movement is a tonneau shaped movement introduced in 1934 and was fitted into many famous Patek Philippe watches such as the "Banana" (ref. 2442), the "Eiffel Tower " (ref. 2441), and the "Tegolino".
This pleasing Patek captures our hearts. Its original handwound Patek movement has eight adjustments - five for chronometer positions and three for heat, cold, and isochronism.
We were fortunate to acquire it with original parts down to the hour and minute hands and winding crown.
Its 18K gold case is in excellent condition with light wear and signs of previous polishing. It retains a strong 18K hallmark on the side.
Its silver dial shows only fairly light aging, mostly limited to around the numerals. We acquired the watch from a well-known and well-regarded long-time large dealer who believes the dial finish is original. We tend to think it was well-refinished long ago, but many will think it is original.
One of our Master watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and serviced it. Its extremely high grade movement is running strong and keeping very time nearly on par with a new Patek in our testing recording position.
For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new handcrafted leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a Certificate of Authenticity from eBay's authentication service, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance. Also accompanying the watch is an authentication card from eBay's authenticators / Stoll & Co. ($80 value).
If you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives for you, please inquire. Patek charges 500CHF for the service.
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: c. second half of the 1930's
Serial no.: 830,300
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K gold
Case markings (outside): Stamped with 18K mark
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., 18K .750, Switzerland, 611,726
Case condition: Excellent condition with light wear and signs of previous polishing
Dimensions: 20.5mm excluding the crown x 36mm long lug tip to tip. Thickness: 9mm
Dial: Silver with applied gold Arabic indexes, sunken subsidiary seconds dial, only fairly light aging and signs of restoration, mostly limited to around the numerals. We acquired the watch from a well-known and well-regarded long-time watch company who believes the dial finish is original. We tend to think it was well-refinished long ago, but many will think it is original. Please inquire if you would like it expertly restored.
Hands: Original, gold "feuilles", period replacement seconds hand
Movement type: High grade Cal. 9-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
Jewels: 18 rubies
Band: Handcrafted, calfskin, remborde, brand new and unworn with unsigned gold tone buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 16mm
Crystal type: Mineral glass, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and serviced it. Its extremely high grade movement is running strong and keeping very time nearly on par with a new Patek in our testing recording position.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Its extremely high grade movement is running strong and keeping very time nearly on par with a new Patek in our testing recording position.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com 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 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, an authentication card from Stoll & Co. / eBay's authenticators ($80 value)
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee