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Patek Philippe 1949

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch
Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful and rare 1940s gents Patek Philippe wristwatch. The watch features a silver dial with white hour and minute hands and a seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The watch ha...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold "Top Hat" Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold "Top Hat" Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe Vintage Rose Gold "Top Hat" Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold "Top Hat" 37 x 21 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Rose Gold case. Caliber 9-90 18 Jewel Nickle Lever, Mechanical, manual wind movement. Silver Satin dial wi...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

$19,600Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.79 in L 1.58 in

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original Patek Philippe box. All case and movement parts original Patek Philippe. Movement i...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947
Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947

Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

Patek Philippe’s reference 130 is one of the firm’s best-known vintage chronograph models and chronographs of the 20th. Few Patek Philippe references enjoy such an iconic status amon...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96, 1940 – Stainless Steel * Ultra Rare* Mint
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96, 1940 – Stainless Steel * Ultra Rare* Mint

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96, 1940 – Stainless Steel * Ultra Rare* Mint

By Patek Philippe

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

100% Genuine & All Original Fully Inspected, Completely Original Example All in Totally Unrestored Tip-Top Condition Very High Grade P.P. Cal.12-120PS, 18 Jewel, Hand-Wound ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s

Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran

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? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Water Resistant Calatrava Rose Gold Watch Circa 1949
Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Water Resistant Calatrava Rose Gold Watch Circa 1949

Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Water Resistant Calatrava Rose Gold Watch Circa 1949

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The watch was made in 1949. The watch is further accompanied with a brown alligator strap, Patek Vintage buckle, and an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
Rare Patek Philippe Pocket Watch

Rare Patek Philippe Pocket Watch

Unavailable

H 0.16 in Dm 2.09 in

Rare Patek Philippe Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Rome, IT

Patek Philippe pocket watch for Hausmann, 1942, hands Luigi Filippo, roman enamelled numbers, Ref 881222. original leather box. It could be a piece of history, because in 1942, in R...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948
Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

Unavailable

Dm 1.15 in

Patek Philippe Ref. 4357, 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

18k yellow gold Patek Philippe manual wind watch. Reference number 4357.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch

Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch

Unavailable

W 1.07 in L 1.46 in

Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1431J vintage square watch 37 x 27mm is fitted with a 10"200 caliber movement #951699. The Watch is made in 18K yellow gold with a square case with...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch
Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch

Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch

Unavailable

W 1.03 in L 1.03 in

Patek Philippe 1566J Square Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: This 1566J Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K yellow gold measuring 26 x 26 mm, with 10"-200 caliber manual wind movement #950651 a...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 1577
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 1577

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 1577

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

Fine and rare 18k rose gold rectangular manual winding wristwatch with pink dial. Extract from the Archives Patek Philippe.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Westlake Village, CA

Pocket watches are amazingly affordable compared the wrist models. It's therefore possible to acquire very rare pieces at reasonable prices. A rose pocket watch with a black dial is ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

Fine and rare 18k pink gold manual winding wristwatch with two-tones pink dial and claw lugs. Extract from the Archives Patek Philippe.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 533
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 533

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 533

By Patek Philippe

Located in Westlake Village, CA

For sale is this Patek Philippe Chronograph Ref. 553

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

Fine and vintage 18k yellow gold manual winding wristwatch circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Rose Gold Concealed Dial Bracelet Watch
Patek Philippe Ladies Rose Gold Concealed Dial Bracelet Watch

Patek Philippe Ladies Rose Gold Concealed Dial Bracelet Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Verona, IT

18k rose gold Patek Philippe concealed dial bracelet watch, made in the 1940s. Pink dial with painted indexes and baton markers; manual-wind mechanical movement. Published on the ori...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1943
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1943

Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1943

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1943 Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Ref. 2292 18k Yellow Gold watch with Silver Dial with Applied Yellow Gold Bar Markers. 13mm x 33mm lug to lug (0.51 in. x 1.3 in.) - Equipped with ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 2292/2
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 2292/2

Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 2292/2

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant 18k yellow gold rectangular manual winding lady's wristwatch circa 1940's.

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948
Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948

Patek Philippe 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: Patek Philippe 2435J rectangular shaped 18K yellow gold watch, made in 1948. The watch measures 25 x 40mm. The case design is with a flared case with large half roun...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Sub-Dial Patek Philippe & Co Hand-Winding 18 Karat Gold Vintage Watch
Retro Sub-Dial Patek Philippe & Co Hand-Winding 18 Karat Gold Vintage Watch

Retro Sub-Dial Patek Philippe & Co Hand-Winding 18 Karat Gold Vintage Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Little Neck, NY

Retro Sub-Dial Patek Philippe & Co Hand-Winding 18 Karat Gold Vintage Watch . Authentic Mechanical wristwatch with second hand Sub-Dial Patek Philippe GENEVE 18 kt Yellow Gold Mid Ce...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Vintage Art Deco Watch in Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Vintage Art Deco Watch in Yellow Gold, Circa 1940

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...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch
Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch

Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold with silver dial with gold stick hour markers. Manual wind w/ subseconds on brown leather strap & gold filled tang buckle. 38 length (lug to...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ref. 1596
Patek Philippe Ref. 1596

Patek Philippe Ref. 1596

By Patek Philippe

Located in Firenze, IT

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève. Ref. 1596. Produced 1947 and sold April 2nd 1948. Accompanied by the Extract from Archives. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's.
C. three-...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

c1940's Patek Philippe Ref. #1493 Rose Gold Waterproof Chrono
c1940's Patek Philippe Ref. #1493 Rose Gold Waterproof Chrono

c1940's Patek Philippe Ref. #1493 Rose Gold Waterproof Chrono

By Patek Philippe

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

. #1493 Early Chronograph by Patek Philippe - Waterproof Chronograph, Archive Papers, circa 1949

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gents Patek Philippe Steel Pocket Watch
Gents Patek Philippe Steel Pocket Watch

Gents Patek Philippe Steel Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Gents Stainless Steel, Triple Signed Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 3 Piece case, 18 Jewel Manual wind movement, original metal Dial with Raised Breguet Arabic Numerals.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gents Vintage Platinum Patek Philippe Wrist Watch
Gents Vintage Platinum Patek Philippe Wrist Watch

Gents Vintage Platinum Patek Philippe Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Gents Triple Signed Platinum Patek Philippe with Original Diamond Dial. 18 Jewel Manual wind Nickel Lever Movement.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Patek Philippe 1940s Gents Mechanical Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe 1940s Gents Mechanical Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe 1940s Gents Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Patek Philippe Wrist watch, 40 X 24 M.M. 2 Piece 18K yellow Gold case. 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movement. Patek Philippe Logo crown, Silver Satin dia...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Vintage Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Men's Watch

Vintage Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Men's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classy and elegant watch crafted by Patek Philippe in circa 1940's. Rectangular face, yellow gold case, champagne color dial, separate second hand, gold Roman numerals, original blac...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch
Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch

Vintage 1940s Patek Philippe Gents Manual Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful and rare 1940s gents Patek Philippe wristwatch. The watch features a silver dial with white hour and minute hands and a seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The watch ha...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Gents 1940's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
Gents 1940's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch

Gents 1940's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Classic Gents 18K yellow gold Triple Signed Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, Original Gold Tone Dial with the name of the Retailer E. Gubelin. 17 Jewel Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Steel Vintage Gents Wristwatch
PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Steel Vintage Gents Wristwatch

PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Steel Vintage Gents Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1940s gents Patek Philippe in a 2 Piece signed and numbered Stainless Steel case with slide Opening Mechinism. 21 M.M. Round Manual Wind Movement. Raised markers on an Excelle...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ladies 1940's Rose Gold Patek Philippe
Ladies 1940's Rose Gold Patek Philippe

Ladies 1940's Rose Gold Patek Philippe

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Ladies Triple Signed and Numbered Rose Gold, Retro, Patek Philippe. 18K Rose Gold Head on Removeable 14K Rose Gold Link Bracelet ( not Patek Signed ), Manual wind movement.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe platinum "tophat" diamond marker dial
Patek Philippe platinum "tophat" diamond marker dial

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...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

1946 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref: 2095
1946 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref: 2095

1946 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ref: 2095

By Patek Philippe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exquisite collector’s timepiece, this Patek Philippe Ref. 2095 ladies’ bracelet watch epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-20th century Swiss watchmaking. Manufactured...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Patek Philippe Hour Glass Fancy Long Lugs 1593 Manual Wind Wristwatch
1940s Patek Philippe Hour Glass Fancy Long Lugs 1593 Manual Wind Wristwatch

1940s Patek Philippe Hour Glass Fancy Long Lugs 1593 Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Hour Glass Vintage Fancy Long Lugs Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied 3, 9 and 12 arabic numbers and raised dagger style index batons, small seconds at 6 0...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1940s Patek Philippe Gold Vintage Calatrava Wristwatch
1940s Patek Philippe Gold Vintage Calatrava Wristwatch

1940s Patek Philippe Gold Vintage Calatrava Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 1940s 18k Yellow Gold Calatrava Gents Wristwatch 96, silver dial with index batons, small seconds dial at 6 0'clock, an 18k yellow gold fixed polished bezel, an original black leat...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hourglass Wristwatch Ref 1593
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hourglass Wristwatch Ref 1593

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hourglass Wristwatch Ref 1593

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case, 25mm x 42mm. Silvered dial with gold markers and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock. Patek Philippe strap and 18k yellow gol...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 1461
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 1461

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 1461

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bethesda, MD

This completely restored vintage Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava 1461 features rare tear drop Lugs with numbers on the even hours and a seconds sub dial at the 6 o'clock mark that g...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Patek Philippe 18k rose gold Calatrava wristwatch, circa 1940s, three-piece snap-back case, 30 mm, manual-wind movement, subsidiary seconds, raised rose gold baton indexes and rose g...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 130, circa 1948, with square buttons, registers, tachometers and an 18K rose gold Patek Philippe buckle. The 33mm case has a...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Square Wristwatch circa 1940s
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Square Wristwatch circa 1940s

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Square Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold Square Wristwatch, 28 X 28mm Case, Circa 1940s. Manual-Wind Movement, Applied Rose Gold Roman and baton Indexes, Subsidiary Seconds. Signed and Numbered ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Manual Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co wristwatch has been meticulously restored. Ref:1432, Case No.627282, Movement No.900802,Dial #939665 Circa 1940 18-jewel manual wind movement adju...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ref #130R Rose-Gold Patek Philippe  Chronograph circa 1940
Ref #130R Rose-Gold Patek Philippe  Chronograph circa 1940

Ref #130R Rose-Gold Patek Philippe Chronograph circa 1940

By Patek Philippe

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K Rose-Gold Ref #130PP Patek Philippe Chronograph - service papers, circa 1940, 33.5mm case

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Tegolino Manual Wind 18K Gold Gubelin Watch
Patek Philippe Tegolino Manual Wind 18K Gold Gubelin Watch

Patek Philippe Tegolino Manual Wind 18K Gold Gubelin Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Circa 1940 Patek Philippe Tegolino Gubelin manual wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold with a rectangular 13mm case and original gold dial. Features a 7-inch gold bracelet and ...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Stainless Steel Pocket Watch circa 1940s
PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Stainless Steel Pocket Watch circa 1940s

PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Stainless Steel Pocket Watch circa 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s Patek Philippe stainless steel pocket watch, 45mm signed and numbered case, manual wind 18-Jewel nickel lever movement, silvered dial with raised Breguet numerals. The prese...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

PATEK PHILIPPE Stainless Steel Calatrava Wristwatch with Breguet Numerals
PATEK PHILIPPE Stainless Steel Calatrava Wristwatch with Breguet Numerals

PATEK PHILIPPE Stainless Steel Calatrava Wristwatch with Breguet Numerals

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Patek Philippe stainless steel waterproof wristwatch, circa 1940s, 28 mm, with inside dust cover. 18-jewel manual-wind movement, subsidiary seconds, applied Breguet numerals. Signed ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Handwriting Vintage Watch Ref. 1590 18k YG .750
Patek Philippe Handwriting Vintage Watch Ref. 1590 18k YG .750

Patek Philippe Handwriting Vintage Watch Ref. 1590 18k YG .750

By Patek Philippe

Located in Stuart, FL

Vintage Patek Philippe Handwriting Watch Ref. 1590 Ser# 655670 Watchcase: 35mm Brown Patek krokoleather watch strap Fully serviced by a professional watchmaker with 53 years of expe...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE Rose Gold Wristwatch with Large Lugs circa 1940s
PATEK PHILIPPE Rose Gold Wristwatch with Large Lugs circa 1940s

PATEK PHILIPPE Rose Gold Wristwatch with Large Lugs circa 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

18K Rose Gold Ref 2428 Patek Philippe, circa 1940s, manual wind nickel lever movement. Excellent quality newely refinished dial with original rose gold indexes and rose gold hands. P...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ref. 2451 Stainless Steel Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s
Patek Philippe Ref. 2451 Stainless Steel Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s

Patek Philippe Ref. 2451 Stainless Steel Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Patek Philippe stainless steel Calatrava wristwatch, circa 1940s, 30 mm, waterproof case with screw back. Manual-wind movement, subsidiary seconds, silvered dial with raised white g...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Refre 1450 Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Refre 1450 Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Refre 1450 Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Reference 1450 Wrist watch, 37 M.M. X 22 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 Piece stepped, covered lugs case. 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever m...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Rare Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Case
Patek Philippe Rare Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Case

Patek Philippe Rare Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Case

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Patek Philippe rare lady's 18k rose gold wristwatch with unusual case, circa 1940s, with original rose gold buckle and original Patek Philippe box. Original dial with rose gold hands...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co

By Patek Philippe

Located in Firenze, IT

Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, Ref. 425, circa 1940s, movement 830972, case 613515, retailed by Tiffany & Co, Cal. 9 90 manual-wind movement, 18 jewels, silv...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.
Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.

Vintage Patek Philippe "Hourglass" 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. c. 1948.

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aspen, CO

Vintage Hourglass Patek Philippe 18k gold wristwatch, crafted in Switzerland. This timepiece features a rectangular case with a manual movement. The dial includes a small second subd...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hand Made Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hand Made Art Deco Manual Winding Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hand Made Art Deco Manual Winding Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 30mm X 27mm CIRCA: 1943 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 18...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Lady's Rose Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Freccero
Patek Philippe Lady's Rose Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Freccero

Patek Philippe Lady's Rose Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Freccero

By Patek Philippe

Located in Firenze, IT

Patek Philippe Lady's 18k Rose Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Retailed by Freccero, movement No. 842886, case No. 652087. Ref 2229. Made on 1947 Snap-back case, curved crystal. Salmo...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE 1940's Chronograph ref #130 sold by Tiffany & CO
PATEK PHILIPPE 1940's Chronograph ref #130 sold by Tiffany & CO

PATEK PHILIPPE 1940's Chronograph ref #130 sold by Tiffany & CO

By Patek Philippe

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A tremendous find for vintage Patek Philippe aficionados, a ref. #130 chronograph from 1946 with the dial signed "TIFFANY & Co". This is a particularly special timepiece because it c...

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Patek Philippe Calatrava Indirect Centre Seconds Gold 1509 Manual Wind Watch

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By Patek Philippe

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Materials

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Patek Philippe Retailed by Cartier Rose Gold Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
Patek Philippe Retailed by Cartier Rose Gold Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s

Patek Philippe Retailed by Cartier Rose Gold Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Patek Philippe Gents wrist watch retailed by Cartier. 18K Rose Gold 40 X 20 MM 2 piece case with hooded lugs. 18 Jewel Manual wind mechanical Caliber PXP movement. Rose ...

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1942 Patek Philippe "Tegolino" Vintage Mens Rectangular 18K Gold Watch - Papers
1942 Patek Philippe "Tegolino" Vintage Mens Rectangular 18K Gold Watch - Papers

1942 Patek Philippe "Tegolino" Vintage Mens Rectangular 18K Gold Watch - Papers

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? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Patek Philippe Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs circa 1940s

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual-wind movement. 18k rose gold case with large oval lugs, 11mm x 31mm. Rose dial. Original Patek Philippe strap and rose gold buckle. Original strap, buckle and box. Circa 1940s...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Styled Wristwatch with Archival Document

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Refernce 1574 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Width 26mm...

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1945 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Handwound Ref. 1289 Dress Watch - 18K Gold

1945 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Handwound Ref. 1289 Dress 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? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Patek Philippe 1949 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact patek philippe 1949 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and rose gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 309 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a patek philippe 1949 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a patek philippe 1949 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Patek Philippe, Hamilton and Rolex are consistently popular. While most can agree that any patek philippe 1949 from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. When shopping for a patek philippe 1949, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Patek Philippe 1949?

The price for a patek philippe 1949 starts at $600 and tops out at $279,900 with these watches, on average, selling for $12,000.

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It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.

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. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.

During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.

Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.

Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)

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Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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