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Is Patek Philippe older than Rolex?
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Yes, Patek Philippe is older than Rolex. The Swiss luxury watchmaker opened in Geneva in 1839. Rolex was founded 66 years later in 1905 in London, UK. In 1908, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Patek Philippe watches and Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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1910's Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Pre-ref. 446 Mens Midsize - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Watch 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Patek Philippe Ellipse reference 3788 in quartz featuring a blue dial from the 1970s. Measurments include a 28x33mm case size. 18K yellow gold case and buckle. On its origin...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a refined and elegant example of vintage Patek Philippe design: the reference 3571 Gondolo in solid 18k yellow gold, complete with its original integrated bracelet and d...
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
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Patek Philippe 4908/200G 18K WG Ladies Twenty-4 Diamond case and dial Circa 2010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Patek Philippe 4908/200G; Ladies Twenty-4 diamond case and dial. The watch is made in 18K white gold with the White Gold Bracelet. The watch was made in 2010 and sold ...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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Vintage Rare Patek Philippe Model 4462/1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rare Patek Philippe Model 4462/1 Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold, Manual Movement, Made in Switzerland / 7" length / 61 grams
Maker: Patek Philippe
Model: Ellipse 4462/1
Year: 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Blue Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18K yellow gold manual wind cushion case from the 1980s with a sunburst blue sigma dial from the 1980s. Measurements include a 32mm case and a brac...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
