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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Patek Philippe Vintage Top Hat 18k Yellow Gold Reference 1450
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold "Top Hat" Vintage Men's Wristwatch by Patek Philippe, featuring the iconic Reference 1450 case design. The silver dial is finished with applied hour markers, a sma...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Yellow Gold 4480
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage mens 34mm dress wristwatch in 18ct yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock and Arabic numbers 3,9 & 12. Fi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Chronometre Vintage Men's 3260
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 9k Yellow Gold Chronometre Vintage Men's Wristwatch, cream dial with hour markers and roman numerals III, IX & XII, small seconds at 6 0'cloc...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Retrograde 5059J-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Reference 5059J-001, featuring a sophisticated perpetual calendar complication, which includes a retrograde date display between 8 and ...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe. A Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Chain 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Matching Gold Chain (13.43grams) C1960. Dial: A beautiful silver opaline dial signed Patek Philippe Genève with batons...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Prince 1490 9k Yellow and White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 9k yellow and white gold Rolex Prince ref: 1490, another fine example of a rare Rolex creation. Featuring it's original silver dial with gilt borders, applied gilt baton h...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
1950's Patek Philippe for Tiffany Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine
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
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K y...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 3998 Caltrava Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Patek Philippe Wrist Watch 18k Yellow Gold 34 M.M. 3 piece Water Resistant case, Automatic self-winding movement. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator, 21K gold rotor. Silver Satin Dial with Raised Gold Markers, Gold Hands and a Sweep Seconds hand, Calendar window at the 3 position. Original Patek Philippe Black...
18k Gold
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
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe Classique 3773 18K YG Linen Dial Quartz 26mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Texture And Form The Patek Philippe reference 3773 is a product of the 1980s, an era when integrated bracelets and unconventional case shapes were a primary focus for the brand. This piece stands apart due to its rare and deeply textured dial. The silvered "Linen" finish, with its fine, thread-like pattern, creates a visual depth that is uncommon in the Classique line. Paired with an all-gold construction and a sharp, rectangular case, this watch represents a specific and confident style of Swiss watchmaking. The Details That Define It What elevates this example is the combination of its specific features. The full 18K yellow gold integrated case and bracelet create a seamless look on the wrist, a hallmark of high design from the period. The dial is the clear centerpiece, and the decision to use a contrasting black date wheel against the silvered background is a subtle but impactful choice. It demonstrates a level of consideration that goes beyond a standard production model, making the watch feel more deliberate and curated. A Well-Preserved Example This watch is in Very Good condition. The 18K yellow gold case is in good shape, showing honest wear but retaining its original lines. The rare linen dial is perfect, with its intricate pattern fully intact. The integrated yellow gold bracelet is in excellent shape, consistent with the overall condition of the piece. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear. For The Discerning Collector This is a watch for someone who appreciates the design-forward ethos of 1980s Patek...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
