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Patek Philippe 1973

Vintage 1973 Patek Philippe Ellipse 3545/1 18K WG Silver Dial Manual 27mm
Vintage 1973 Patek Philippe Ellipse 3545/1 18K WG Silver Dial Manual 27mm

Vintage 1973 Patek Philippe Ellipse 3545/1 18K WG Silver Dial Manual 27mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Key Specs Reference: 3545/1 Model: Ellipse Year: 1973 Movement: Manual Case Size: 32x27mm Bezel: 18K White Gold Bracelet: 18K White Gold Integrated Bracelet Length: Fits 7.25-7.5in ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Oval Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1973 DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3520 18K Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3520 18K Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 3520 18K Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the world of unparalleled craftsmanship with the Patek Philippe Calatrava timepiece from 1973. Crafted with an opulent 32mm 18kt gold round case, this exquisite w...

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Patek Philippe 3582J Vintage Rectangular Blue Dial Watch, circa 1973
Patek Philippe 3582J Vintage Rectangular Blue Dial Watch, circa 1973

Patek Philippe 3582J Vintage Rectangular Blue Dial Watch, circa 1973

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This rare 3582J Patek Philippe vintage blue dial watch features 3-body case, sapphire crystal and new Patek alligator strap with original 18K yellow gold Patek buckle.

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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