18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe rectangular wristwatch. Made 1919

Information

• Brand: Patek Philippe
• Made: 1919
• Model: Rectangular curved
• Reference: N/A 
• Calibre: 10'''
• Movement: Manual
• Material: 18ct yellow gold
• Features/complications: Rectangular curved case
• Dial: Silvered explosion dial featuring black printed numerals and inner minute track with blued steel spade hands
• Case dimensions: 25 x 35mm
• Bracelet/strap: Leather strap
• Accessories: -
• SKU: 3186

Essay

The founding of Patek Philippe in 1839 can be traced back to the Polish insurrection of 1830. Taking part in the revolt against Russian rule was a young cavalry officer, Antoine Norbert de Patek who, like many of his compatriots was forced to flee Poland and eventually settle in Geneva.

Today, vintage Patek Philippe is a titan in the vintage luxury watch community. Their obsessive attention to detail combined with ground-breaking feats such as the first serially produced, perpetual calendar wristwatches as well as the first split-second chronograph wristwatch, have made Patek Philippe wristwatches and pocket watches some of the most sought after in the world.