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Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-010
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-010

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-010

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An extremely sought after Patek Philippe Nautilus, in stainless featuring the discontinued silvery white dial which displays the day, date, month and features a moon phase display wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 5035P Complications Annual Calendar Platinum Watch
Patek Philippe 5035P Complications Annual Calendar Platinum Watch

Patek Philippe 5035P Complications Annual Calendar Platinum Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

It features an automatic movement with functions including an annual calendar that displays the day, date, and month. The watch is equipped with a Gyromax balance, shock absorber, an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

This is a grand complications model featuring manual winding movement, chronograph, perpetual calendar complication with day, date, month, year, and moon phase. Exhibition caseback ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Calendar Moonphase Power Reserve Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Calendar Moonphase Power Reserve Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Calendar Moonphase Power Reserve Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

This fantastic Patek Philippe Ref. 5056P wristwatch features a fine platinum case with a sapphire crystal, a gray dial with Roman numerals and luminous hands, Annual Calendar, day su...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

18k Rose Gold Patek  Philippe Annual Calendar, ref# 5396R-012
18k Rose Gold Patek  Philippe Annual Calendar, ref# 5396R-012

18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Annual Calendar, ref# 5396R-012

By Patek Philippe

Located in Princeton, NJ

The watch features Moonphase, Day, Month and Date apertures. The watch is displayed on brown alligator strap with 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe deployment buckle.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18K Rose Gold Watch 4947R-001
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18K Rose Gold Watch 4947R-001

Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18K Rose Gold Watch 4947R-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

Automatic self-winding mechanical movement. Day and month by hand. Date at 6 o'clock aperture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997
Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997

Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

At its heart beats the hand-wound calibre CH 27-70 Q, based on the legendary Lemania 2310 ébauche and extensively finished by Patek Philippe. The movement features a column-wheel chr...

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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel All Diamond Moon Phase Dial Watch
Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel All Diamond Moon Phase Dial Watch

Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel All Diamond Moon Phase Dial Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The dial, fully set with aftermarket diamonds, features a moon phase display along with day and month indicators below 12 o'clock, and the date window positioned at 6 o'clock for add...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

The dial of the 5150 is typically clean and elegant, with sub-dials for the day and month, along with a central date hand. The classic and balanced design is both functional and visu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases
Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases

Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases

By Patek Philippe

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A PATEK PHILIPPE FINE YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND REGISTERS REF 3970E circa 1991 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 24 jewels _ sil...

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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Franck Muller Double Dial Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
Franck Muller Double Dial Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

Franck Muller Double Dial Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch

By Franck Muller

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted in platinum, this wristwatch embodies technical brilliance, with one dial showcasing a moon phase at the 12 o’clock position, a day of the week and a 24-hour indication subdi...

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20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1933 Original Flawless Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Swiss paid licensing fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1920's

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

The Swiss paid licensing fees to Elgin for many of their inventions in watchmaking. Patek Philippe even used Elgin’s technology in their Balance Wheels in the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960/14-001 Mint Condition date:2015
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960/14-001 Mint Condition date:2015

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960/14-001 Mint Condition date:2015

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The 41mm stainless steel case offers a refined yet versatile presence, while the dial layout presents an annual calendar with day, date, and month alongside a 12-hour chronograph.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2022 Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726A-001
2022 Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726A-001

2022 Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726A-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in London, GB

5726A - NAUTILUS SELF-WINDING With the rounded octagonal shape of its bezel, the ingenious porthole construction of its case, and its horizontally embossed dial, the Nautilus has epi...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Hartsdale, NY

Self-winding movement with perpetual calendar and moon phases day, date, month, leap year and am/pm indicators silvered dial with registers for day and date and month and moon phases...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 P Platinum Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 P Platinum Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 P Platinum Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Ref. 3970 P CASE screwed case, platinum, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back, d=36mm, MOVEMENT caliber Patek Philippe CH27 70Q, manual wind, seal of Geneva, chrono...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Platinum Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 5004 P
Patek Philippe Platinum Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 5004 P

Patek Philippe Platinum Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 5004 P

By Patek Philippe

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Grand Complications Ref. 5004 P Perpetual Calendar with Split-Seconds Chronograph CASE screwed case, platinum, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back, and the solid platinu...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Cal Chron 5960p-001 Watch
Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Cal Chron 5960p-001 Watch

Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Cal Chron 5960p-001 Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

This watch is from Tiffany's store in New York City!!! Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. #5960P-001 is entirely in Platinum, it comes on a brown leather strap, featurin...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Annual Calendar Wristwatch Ref 5036R
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Annual Calendar Wristwatch Ref 5036R

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Annual Calendar Wristwatch Ref 5036R

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boston, MA

Ref. 5036R with 18k rose gold case and bracelet, silvered dial with applied rose gold Roman numerals, date display, Annual Calendar (day, date, month), power reserve indicator at 12:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 5396 R
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 5396 R

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch Ref 5396 R

By Patek Philippe

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Calatrava Ref. 5396 R CASE pink-gold, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back, d=38mm MOVEMENT caliber PP 324 S QA LU 24 H, chronometer, seal of Geneva, 24-hour-indicato...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch 5940J-001
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch 5940J-001

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch 5940J-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Men's Watch Model Number: 5940J-001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Patek Philippe Box and Papers 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dial Case...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Grand Complication White Gold Automatic Men's Watch 5039G
Patek Philippe Grand Complication White Gold Automatic Men's Watch 5039G

Patek Philippe Grand Complication White Gold Automatic Men's Watch 5039G

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model Number: 5039G 100% Authentic Pre Owned in excellent condition Comes with original Patek Philippe papers W...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970R
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970R

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970R

By Patek Philippe

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Patek Philippe Ref. 3970R Perpetual calendar chronograph Case 18k rose gold, screwed back, sapphire crystal, 36mm Movement caliber PP Ch27 70 Q, manual wind, chronometer, s...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970ER
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970ER

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970ER

By Patek Philippe

Located in Hartsdale, NY

Silvered dial with day, date, month, leap year, moon phases with am/pm indicator and sub seconds.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref#3450 18kyg Rare 1980s Watch
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref#3450 18kyg Rare 1980s Watch

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref#3450 18kyg Rare 1980s Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Our Price: $395,000.00 Specifications of Watch Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Perpetual Calendar, Ref. 3450 Year/Circa: C. 1980s Serial #: 280XXXX Dial: White Dial w/ Day/Date/Month...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5059P Platinum White dial 36mm Automatic watch
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5059P Platinum White dial 36mm Automatic watch

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5059P Platinum White dial 36mm Automatic watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Surfside, FL

Automatic with moonphase, day, date, month, leap year indicator, retrograde date hand, sweep seconds, and power reserve. 36 mm case size.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe 5035R Annual Calendar Complicated watch,  Circa 2000  full Set
Patek Philippe 5035R Annual Calendar Complicated watch,  Circa 2000  full Set

Patek Philippe 5035R Annual Calendar Complicated watch, Circa 2000 full Set

By Patek Philippe

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The watch is made in 18K rose gold with a 24 hour indication, Day, Date, Month, Circa 2000. The Dial is silvered white, with raised rose gold Roman numerals, radium hand, The watch ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Men's Watch 5140R
Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Men's Watch 5140R

Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Rose Gold Men's Watch 5140R

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model Number: 5140R-001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Patek Philippe Box & Papers, and second cas...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual White Gold Men’s Watch 5159G-001
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual White Gold Men’s Watch 5159G-001

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual White Gold Men’s Watch 5159G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model Number: 5159G-001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Patek Philippe Box and Papers, Tag, and Pus...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Black Diamond Dial Watch 5140P-013
Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Black Diamond Dial Watch 5140P-013

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Black Diamond Dial Watch 5140P-013

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model Number: 5140P-013 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Patek Philippe Box & Papers, Tag, Second Ca...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18k WG Automatic Watch 5205G-001
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18k WG Automatic Watch 5205G-001

Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18k WG Automatic Watch 5205G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Patek Philippe Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 20mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Date Indicator, Day Indicator, Month Indicat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18k WG Automatic Watch 5205G-001
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18k WG Automatic Watch 5205G-001

Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18k WG Automatic Watch 5205G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Patek Philippe Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 20mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Date Indicator, Day Indicator, Month Indicat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe White Gold Perpetual Calendar Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 5041G
Patek Philippe White Gold Perpetual Calendar Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 5041G

Patek Philippe White Gold Perpetual Calendar Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 5041G

By Patek Philippe

Located in Paris, FR

Very rare 18k white gold tonneau shaped self winding perpetual calendar wristwatch with black dial and Breguet numerals. Day, date, month, moon phase and leap year. Box and paper. Le...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe White Gold Day Date Regulator Mechanical Self-Winding Wristwatch
Patek Philippe White Gold Day Date Regulator Mechanical Self-Winding Wristwatch

Patek Philippe White Gold Day Date Regulator Mechanical Self-Winding Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Ultra-thin mechanical self-winding movement. Annual calendar day, date, month in apertures Regulator-style display: hour and seconds subdials on.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-010
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-010

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-010

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 39mm Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in yellow gold. Featuring a grey dial with displays of the day, date and month.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-014
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-014

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-014

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The dial features the day, date and month as well as a moon phases display and 24-hour indicator.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-014
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-014

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-014

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The dial features the day, date and month as well as a moon phases display and 24-hour indicator.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario 5135P-001
Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario 5135P-001

Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario 5135P-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A platinum 38mm Gondolo Calendario by Patek Philippe. Features an anthracite grey dial with a typical annual calendar display (day, date and month).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Watch 5056P
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Watch 5056P

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Watch 5056P

By Patek Philippe

Located in Southampton, PA

The gray dial with Roman numerals features the following functions: hours, minutes, seconds, annual calendar with day, date and month indications, moon phase indicator, and power res...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Unworn Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-01 Watch under Patek Warranty
Unworn Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-01 Watch under Patek Warranty

Unworn Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-01 Watch under Patek Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The dial features the day, date and month as well as a moon phases display and 24-hour indicator.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Patek Philippe Day Date Month For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact patek philippe day date month 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, white gold and rose gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4 vintage or 24 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a patek philippe day date month 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. A patek philippe day date month of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our patek philippe day date month for sale are for men, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Patek Philippe Day Date Month?

Prices for a patek philippe day date month can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $26,032 and can go as high as $295,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $68,900.

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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