Featuring an beautiful salmon face and timeless matching 18K rose gold case with claw lugs, it showcases a slender and elegant vintage style. And equipped with an illustrious Patek Philippe 10 ligne movement, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built, it possesses all the necessary capabilities to earn it its place as one the finest timepieces in the world.
All parts are original to the watch down to the dial, hands, and winding crown.
Its elegant Patek Philippe case retains a hallmark on a lug and a very crisp hallmark on the left side. The case back has had a previous well-done repair visible from the inside and only noticeable under scrutiny from the outside. On the wrist it presents as close to mint.
Its original dial has been restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America. The raised enamel printing is still intact.
Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).
For the finishing touch it comes equipped it with a new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
If you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you please inquire.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.
Patek Philippe:
Patek Philippe sets the standard as the finest watch manufacturer in the world. In the 1960's and 70's, Patek Philippe produced less than fifty watches per day (contrast this with Rolex and other fine watch manufacturers that produced 500 - 3,000 pieces per day). Important examples of Patek's wristwatches took between nine-months and one-year to assemble.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. late 1940's
- Serial no.: 950,024
- Model: Ref. 1461
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K rose gold
- Case markings (inside): Patek Phillipe, Geneve, .750, 541,063
- Case condition: Presents very nicely. The case back has had a previous well-done repair visible from the inside and only noticeable under scrutiny from the outside. It retains a hallmark on a lug and a very crisp hallmark on the left side. On the wrist it presents as close to mint.
- Dial: Salmon, rose gold half-spherical and Arabic indices, signed Patek Philippe, expertly restored. The raised enamel printing is still intact
- Hands: Original, rose gold "batons"
- Movement type: Extremely high grade Cal. 10-100, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
- Movement markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, Eighteen (18) Jewels
- Jewels: 18 rubies
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, with unsigned gold tone buckle
- Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Serviced: Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
