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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.
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Patek Philippe platinum "tophat" diamond marker dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking rectangular watch from the 1940s.
Crafted by Patek Philippe, this exquisite piece features a manual movement encased in platinum.
The dial is adorned with diamond marker...
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
Extremely Rare And Collectable Vintage Mens Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Dress
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely Rare And Collectable Vintage Mens Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Dress Watch 2553 - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold ( 22 x 38 mm) All case facets are still sharp and crisp...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
$17,450
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Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 3821/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 3821/1 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (31mm diameter). White dial with black Roman numerals. Original Patek Philippe 18...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Vintage Art Deco Watch in Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
Patek Philippe 425J Tegolino Art Deco watch, measuring 42.5 x 20.5. The watch is fitted with a 9"90 caliber movement # 833788, case# 622162. The dial is a silver with...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,750
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Patek Philippe 2484J 32mm Disco Volante Calatrava Watch, Circa 1957
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Patek Philippe 2484J "Disco Violante" (Flying saucer) Vintage Calatrava watch is made in 18K yellow gold with a stepped fluted case, turned down lugs.
The dial is silvered, rai...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7011/1R-001 Rose Gold Silver Dial (2014)
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This Patek Philippe Nautilus features a 33mm case crafted in 18-carat rose gold. The smooth rounded rose gold bezel compliments the silver dial. The watch is finished with a rose gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
