Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A PATEK PHILIPPE FINE YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND REGISTERS REF 3970E circa 1991 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 24 jewels _ sil...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch with Carved Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch comes with an archival document confirming it is an authentic Patek Philippe.
White Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960R-010 18K Rose Gold Box Paper
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5960R-010 Year: 2013 Model: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial:...
Patek Philippe Edwardian Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisitely crafted by Patek Philippe, this rare Edwardian Belle Époque pendant watch exemplifies the height of Swiss artistry and design.
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
The dial was produced by Stern Freres, the family that now owns the Patek Philippe Watch Company.
14k Gold
Zenith Sterling Silver Land and Water WWI British Campaign Style Watch
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Situated in Geneva they were renowned for their ruggedness and style. Patek Philippe frequently had them make their cases.
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Rare Black Dial Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 48mm "Lug Tip ...
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Credor Locomotive KEH018 5932-5020 Textured Black Sunburst Dial by Gerald Genta
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Credor Locomotive KEH018 Ref. 5932-5020, Textured Black Sunburst Dial, Gérald Genta Design, 1980s The Credor “Locomotive” is one of the most captivating and unconventional designs t...
Elgin Watch Company Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm Lug Tip to Lug...
Gold-filled
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 26mm MO...
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Onyx Dial Manual 31m
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
The use of a deep black onyx dial, a notoriously difficult material to work with, elevates this piece into a more uncommon tier.
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Quartz Watch Red Leather Strap
By Gérald Genta
Located in Antwerp, BE
He is known for his eponymous line of timepieces as well as his design work with other high-end watch manufacturers, including IWC, Omega SA, Universal Genève, Patek Philippe and Aud...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Marvin 14k Rose Gold circa 1940's Wrist Watch
By Marvin
Located in Wailea, HI
Serial numbers (case: 0520146; movement: KXC-540 confirm its authenticity and era, a testament to post-war craftsmanship when Marvin rivaled the greats like Patek Philippe in innovat...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940 Cresarrow Vintage Art Deco Ladies Watch - Palladium, Diamonds & Aquamarines
By Cresarrow
Located in Suwanee, GA
Founded by Henry Blank in the late nineteenth century, Cresarrow contracted with the esteemed likes of Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC and others to build superior quality...
Palladium
1994 Omega Polaris Seamaster Ladies Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Divers Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beginning in 1970, he created some of the most high-end iconic watch designs including Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus, certain versions of the Omega Constella...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Jules Jurgensen 18Kt Solid Yellow & Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1930's
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Stern was the finest dial house in Switzerland and in the early 1930's Stern purchased the Patek Philippe Watch Company when they went bankrupt.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Marcus & Co. Ladies Platinum Dress Style Watch circa 1930s Handmade
Located in Long Beach, CA
While be a small independent house, Meylan produced watches on the caliber of Patek Philippe. Marcus used only the finest materials and worked with the finest factories.
Platinum
1989 Omega Polaris Seamaster Mens Divers Watch, Quick Setting Date - SS & Gold
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Beginning in 1970, he created some of the most high-end iconic watch designs including Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus, certain versions of the Omega Constella...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Birks of Canada Ladies 18Kt. Yellow Gold Pearl Bezel Dress Manual Watch, 1910s
By Birks and Son
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch is fitted with a very high grade Swiss movement on the caliber of a Patek Philippe.
Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's Articulated Lugs
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Lugs METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm Lug Tip t...
Gold-filled
Movado 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Watch with Leather Cord Band circa 1930's
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
Stern Freres bought the Patek Philippe Watch Company in the early 1930's when they went into bankruptcy.
1934 BLACK STARR FROST Mens 14K Gold - Gifted by Iconic TV Host Ed Sullivan
By Zenith
Located in Suwanee, GA
Some of Zenith's watches were retailed by Tiffany & Co. This watch was specially for Black, Starr & Frost-Gorham a prestigious New York retailer ranking with Tiffany & Co. and Carti...
14k Gold
Gerald Genta Steel Chronograph Sport, Ref CHS-X-10, Automatic & Diamonds
By Gérald Genta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Genta Chrono Sport, Ref CHS-X-10, Automatic, Stainless Steel Strap & Diamonds with Box & Papers Collectors Watch from the designer of the Patek Philippe Nautilus & Audemars P...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Guillermin Mollet White Gold Number One to One Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Long Beach, CA
The design is based on an exclusive piece made in 1951 for Patek Philippe by Guillermin Mollet in the Place Vendome.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chronographe Dubois et fils DBF001-03
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Over the years, the company has supplied renowned brands such as Patek Philippe, Eberhard, Heuer, Breitling, and Valjoux.
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
By Longines
Located in Suwanee, GA
Wittnauer Company, it was retailed through Tiffany & Co. significantly adding to its desirability. While some of the dials for these watches contained colorful scales, the so-ca...
Sterling Silver
Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Bvlgari Tubogas watch is made as a watch but designed to blend in as an exquisite piece of jewellery, Case: Round solid 18 kt yellow gold case Bvlgari signed, diameter 23 mm Di...
Yellow Gold
Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
Manual wind, in good working order. Dial: Off-white, breguet hands, black Arabic numerals Crown: unusual, trefoil, set with three diamonds Diamonds: European and Single cut, G-H, app...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, circa 1940's Luminous Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 2...
Gold-filled
It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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