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Are Patek Philippe silver dials solid silver?

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Are Patek Philippe silver dials solid silver?
No, Patek Philippe silver dials are not solid silver. The Swiss watchmaker’s dials are most frequently made of brass. The use of the word “silver” in describing a Patek Philippe silver-dial watch is intended to refer to its color, which usually owes to finishing that involves a galvanic painting or enameling process.

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Patek Philippe Genève Vintage Square 18K Gold Wristwatch with Angled Crystal, Ci
By Patek Philippe
Located in Wailea, HI
Patek Philippe Genève Vintage Square 18K Gold Wristwatch with Angled Crystal, Circa 1940s–1950s A stunning example of mid-century Swiss elegance, this vintage Patek Philippe Genève w...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

1964 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch Ref. 2589 - 18K Gold
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...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4226/905 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4226/905 Golden Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold, Manual Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1970s / 66 grams / 7" length / Diamond indices 12, 3, 6, 9 Maker: Pate...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Model 3266/152 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 3266/152 18k Yellow Gold 15mm Gold Dial Hammered Gold Bezel, Manual Movement, 20 Jewels, Made in Switzerland c.1960s / 6" / 44 grams Maker: Patek Phili...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Ref. 3468 18K Gold Dress Watch
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...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

1963 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch Ref. 2599 - 18K Gold
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...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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