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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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Patek Philippe Tank Calatrava Ladies Watch - Yellow Gold 14k 3406
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Tank Calatrava
Model Number: 3406
Warranty: 1 year
Dial Color: Gold
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp
Features: Hour Markers,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Square Watch with Dog Ear Lugs - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Clous de Paris 18K Yellow Gold Ref. 3944J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Monaco, MC
Patek Philippe Calatrava, Reference 3944J, in 18K yellow gold. One of the most recognizable dress watches ever produced, the Calatrava has defined the round gold dress watch category...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J Cream Dial Mens Watch With Box Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck, NY
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 Mens Watch. 39mm 18K yellow gold case and 18K yellow gold bezel. Cream dial with luminous gold hands and gold index & Arabic numeral hour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 25mm Quartz Grey Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 4910/10A-010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Timeless elegance meets everyday luxury with the Patek Philippe Twenty~4 4910/10A-010. Designed for the modern woman, this iconic rectangular timepiece blends refined craftsmanship w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4111/1 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1970s Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Patek Philippe
Model: Ellipse 4111/1
Year: 1970s
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Dial: Blue and Gold Markers
Case Measurement: 20mm x 25mm
Movement: Manual Wind
Condition: Very Good...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
