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Who is Patek Philippe?
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Patek Philippe is the name of a leading Swiss watchmaker (it’s a company, not a person). The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. Patek Philippe began operating under its current name on January 1, 1851. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Patek Philippe watches.
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Patek Philippe Complications Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Rose Gold Watch 5524R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Geneve Complications Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Rose Gold Watch Box & Papers 5524R-001
Model: 5524R-001
Case: 42mm
Movement: Automatic
Complications: GMT/World Time, ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style
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?
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Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Model 3543J 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Patek Philippe
Model: 3543J
Year: 1967
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Dial: Gold
Case Measurement: 31mm
Movement: Manual Wind
Weight: 99 Grams
Size: Fits a 7.3" wrist
Made in Swit...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
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?
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 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?
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Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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Patek Philippe 3848/17 Golden Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Men's Watch (Model 3848/17) in 18k Yellow Gold with blue Dial. This watch features a manual-winding movement housed in an ultra-thin 18k yellow gold cas...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold


