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Are Patek Philippe silver dials solid silver?
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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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1stDibs ExpertMarch 11, 2024
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Movement: Quartz
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