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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$11,245
W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original Patek Philippe box. All case and movement parts original Patek Philippe. Movement in working condition. Features a sub-second dial, calibre 9"90, tonneau-shaped case, elongated lugs, and the prestigious Geneva Seal. Applied hour indexes and tonneau-shaped cases are typical of the industrial designs of the 1940s. Elegant, and sleek lines inspired by American automobile design of the time. ✔ Manufacturer: Patek Philippe ✔ Circa 1943 ✔ Case Number: 793 ✔ Ref Number: 425J ✔ Model: "Tegolino" ✔ Material: 18K yellow gold ✔Calibre: Manual, cal. 9-90, 18 jewels ✔ Bracelet/Strap: Alligator ✔ Clasp/Buckle: 14K gold (signed) ✔ Dimensions: 20mm Width, 40mm Length ✔ Signed: Dial and movement Leather strap and 14k gold buckle not original Patek Philippe parts...
18k Gold
Vintage Patek Phillipe Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch Ref. 3128
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Patek Philippe ladies wristwatch is an exceptionally elegant and highly collectible timepiece, combining the prestige of one of the most revered names in horology with t...
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 3006 White Gold 18k Manual Vintage
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Patek Philippe Model Number: 3006 Movement: Manual Number of Jewels: 18 Warranty: 1 year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 18k White Gold Fastening Typ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe For Gübelin 4457/1 Double Signed 18K Gold 23mm Manual Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Double signed vintage Patek Philippe for Gübelin ref. 4457/1 manual wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold, featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, black square minute track, b...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady’s Dress Watch, Ref. 2249 — 18K Gold Case on Later 14K Mesh
By Patek Philippe
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant mid-century lady’s watch by Patek Philippe features a circular 18K gold case framing a silvered dial with applied gilt baton numerals and slender hands. Powered by a man...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Genève Vintage Square 18K Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Wailea, HI
Patek Philippe Genève Vintage Square 18K Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s Exquisite Patek Philippe Reference 2444 "Carré" in 18K Yellow Gold This exceptional Patek Philippe Reference 244...
18k Gold
Vintage Traditional 18kt Gold Tonneau Wrist Watch, circa 1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage traditional wrist watch with the original leather wrist band. Step back in time with this exquisite vintage traditional wristwatch from the 1930s. A perfect addition to an...
Metal
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe 18K White Gold & Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Tysons, VA
This 1970s Patek Philippe jewelry watch, reference 3338/2, is crafted in 18K white gold and features a textured blue dial paired with an integ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Clock Head with Enamelled Dial by Adolphe Almond in Périgueux
Located in Sofia, BG
Movement and comtoise clock head with beautiful brass decoration and enamelled dial with Roman numerals by Adolphe Almond in Périgueux. (Enamel cracks a...
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
French mantel clock by Ferdinand Barbedienne consisting of a terminal clock in the form of a fluted column in white marble and de...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Eight Round Cut Diamonds Band Ring
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique 18 karat white gold eight round cut diamonds band ring in SI quality and H-I colour, 9 karat, size 51. France, circa 1920
Gold
19th Century French Golden Ring with Square Crown and Diamonds
Located in Sofia, BG
French golden ring with crown decorated with diamonds. Size 53
Gold
19th Century French Louis XVI Patinated Table Clock with a Figure of a Cupid
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French antique bronze desk or mantel clock dated circa 1870. The clock stands on curved base and features a carved sculpture of a seat...
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Patinated Desk Clock with a Figure of a Boy
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century elegant antique desk or mantel clock dated circa 1860. The clock stands on curved feet and features a carved sculpture of a little boy and a bird. The intricate clock me...
Bronze
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
A true icon of the much-coveted category of World Time watches, this rare model represents an important milestone in the history of one of the brand's signature complications.
