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Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Women's Watch, 4910/10A-011 White Dial
Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Women's Watch, 4910/10A-011 White Dial

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Women's Watch, 4910/10A-011 White Dial

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Women's Watch - 4910/10A-011 White Dial original box and papers included all original parts runs perfect shop with confidence

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Art Deco Patek Philippe Platinum lady watch
Vintage Art Deco Patek Philippe Platinum lady watch

Vintage Art Deco Patek Philippe Platinum lady watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Singapore, SG

Brand Patek Philippe Model Patek Philippe platinium Lady watch Gender Women Movement Manual Wind Case Material Platinum Case Diameter 13 mm Strap Material White Gold 18 kt Vintage P...

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Antique 19th Century Singaporean Art Deco Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Ladies Watch 3748
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Ladies Watch 3748

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Ladies Watch 3748

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Patek Philippe Band Color: Black Gender: Women's Case Size: 24-27.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 18mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Gold Bezel, Roman Numerals, Sapphire Cryst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women’s 4764
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women’s 4764

Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women’s 4764

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Ref: W4539 Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Model: Ellipse Model Ref: 4764 Age: Circa 1990 Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Box Only Dial: Blue Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movemen...

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1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's 4824J
Patek Philippe Gondolo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's 4824J

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's 4824J

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF: W4490 MANUFACTURE: Patek Philippe MODEL: Gondolo MODEL REF: 4824J AGE: Circa 2000's GENDER: Women's BOX & PAPERS: Box Only DIAL: White Arabic GLASS: Sapphire Crystal MOVEMENT: Q...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat White Gold Women’s 4906G
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat White Gold Women’s 4906G

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat White Gold Women’s 4906G

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4986 Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Model: Calatrava Model Ref: 4906G Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Ladies Complete With: Xupes Presention Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crys...

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Certified: Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/001 Women's Quartz Watch 18K YG & SS W/P
Certified: Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/001 Women's Quartz Watch 18K YG & SS W/P

Certified: Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/001 Women's Quartz Watch 18K YG & SS W/P

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference #:3900/001. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/00, Certified Authentic
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/00, Certified Authentic

Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/00, Certified Authentic

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference #:3900/001. Patek Philippe Nautilus 3900/001 Women's Quartz Watch 18K YG & SS W/Paper 32MM.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700, Champagne Dial, Certified
Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700, Champagne Dial, Certified

Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700, Champagne Dial, Certified

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference #: 4700. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Champagne 25 MM.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ellipse Lady 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Lady 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse Lady 18 Karat Yellow Gold

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H 0.2 in Dm 0.79 in L 6.3 in

Patek Philippe Ellipse Lady 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Crema, Cremona

Patek Philippe Ellipse Lady Hand-wound women's watch in 18K gold (0.750) with an 18 K gold case, 18K gold bracelet and original clasp and an elegant golden brownish dial.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified
Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Gondolo Reference #: 4981G-001. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold White 22 MM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 4747/001, White Dial, Certified
Patek Philippe Calatrava 4747/001, White Dial, Certified

Patek Philippe Calatrava 4747/001, White Dial, Certified

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference #: 4747/001 .

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/15, White Dial Certified Authentic
Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/15, White Dial Certified Authentic

Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/15, White Dial Certified Authentic

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference #:4700/15. Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/51 Womens Quartz Watch Two Tone SS 27mm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Reference #:4910/10. Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10A Women Quartz Watch Black Diamond Bezel 25mm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 4819, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Calatrava 4819, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Calatrava 4819, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference #: 4819. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold White 25 MM.

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Classic 8874, Pink Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Classic 8874, Pink Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Classic 8874, Pink Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Classic Reference #: 8874. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Rose Gold Pink 38 MM.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3373. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 17 MM.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3373. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 16 MM.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Vintage 3315, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Vintage 3315, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Vintage 3315, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Vintage Reference #: 3315. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Champagne 21 MM.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 4860, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Calatrava 4860, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Calatrava 4860, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference #: 4860. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 26 MM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/15, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/15, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/15, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference #:4700/15. Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/51 Womens Quartz Watch Two Tone SS 27mm.

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ellipse 4764/011, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4764/011, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Ellipse 4764/011, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 4764/011. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Blue 24 MM.

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified and Warrant
Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified and Warrant

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified and Warrant

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Gondolo Reference #: 4981G-001. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold White 22 MM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4981G-001, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Gondolo Reference #: 4981G-001. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold White 22 MM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Reference #: 4910. Womens Japanese Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Black 25 MM.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Lady Ellipse 4226, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Lady Ellipse 4226, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Lady Ellipse 4226, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Lady Ellipse Reference #: 4226. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Blue 23 MM.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3567/1, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3567/1, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3567/1, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3567/1. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch White Gold Blue 32 MM.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3520/D, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Calatrava 3520/D, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3520/D, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference #: 3520/D. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Champagne 32 MM.

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe A Rare Gold Enamel & Diamond Fob Watch C1899
Patek Philippe A Rare Gold Enamel & Diamond Fob Watch C1899

Patek Philippe A Rare Gold Enamel & Diamond Fob Watch C1899

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This ladies fob watch is a very pretty example of what Patek Philippe did for women's fashion in making pocket watch that were wearable on any occasion.

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10; White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10; White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10; White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Reference #:4910/10. Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10A Women Quartz Watch Black Diamond Bezel 25mm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Gold Silver Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 4858G
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Gold Silver Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 4858G

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Gold Silver Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 4858G

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Display Model Patek Philippe Calatrava Moonphase 29mm White Gold Diamond Ladies Manual Winding Watch 4858G.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Full 18 Karat Gold, Women, 1980-1989
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Full 18 Karat Gold, Women, 1980-1989

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Full 18 Karat Gold, Women, 1980-1989

By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Braintree, GB

Patek Philippe For Tiffany & Co - Full 18K Gold - Women - 1980-1989 Gender: Ladies Case Diameter : 33 mm Watchband Material: 18K Gold Case material : 18K Gold Display Type: Ana...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Phillippe Blue Face Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Women's Watch
Patek Phillippe Blue Face Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Women's Watch

Patek Phillippe Blue Face Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Women's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Patek Phillippe Golden Ellipse diamond and 18k yellow gold watch. Mint condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse 4290 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4290 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse 4290 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Ellipse 4290 Women's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 108387 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Ellipse Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechan...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4972G Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold
Patek Philippe Gondolo 4972G Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4972G Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Gondolo 4972G Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 125007 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Gondolo Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Quartz:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Women's Watch Ref 4819
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Women's Watch Ref 4819

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Women's Watch Ref 4819

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and timeless, this Patek Philippe Calatrava women’s watch exemplifies the brand’s dedication to refined minimalism and superb craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 4931J-001 Women's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 4931J-001 Women's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 4931J-001 Women's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 4931J-001 Women's Watch in 18k Yellow Gold SKU: 135538 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Golden Ellipse Country of Origin: Switzerland Move...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Diamond Stainless Steel Women Watch 4910/10A-001
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Diamond Stainless Steel Women Watch 4910/10A-001

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Diamond Stainless Steel Women Watch 4910/10A-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

Specification: Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Twenty~4 Reference number: 4910/10A-001 Year: 2014 Movement: Automatic Case material: Steel Bracelet material: Steel Year of production: U...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe La Flamme 18K White Gold Diamond MOP Quartz Women's Watch 4815
Patek Philippe La Flamme 18K White Gold Diamond MOP Quartz Women's Watch 4815

Patek Philippe La Flamme 18K White Gold Diamond MOP Quartz Women's Watch 4815

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and sculptural, this Patek Philippe La Flamme Ref. 4815/003 showcases the brand’s mastery of both jewelry artistry and fine watchmaking. Crafted in solid 18K white gold, the ...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4910/11R-010 Women's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4910/11R-010 Women's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4910/11R-010 Women's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Retail price 41,850 USD. In excellent condition and recently serviced by a certified watchmaker. All components are factory original. Photos of actual watch. Patek Philippe Calibre E...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 Reference #:4910/10. Patek Philippe Twenty 4 4910/10A Women Quartz Watch Black Diamond Bezel 25mm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Champagne 18k Yellow Gold Nautilus Women's Wristwatch 27 mm
Patek Philippe Champagne 18k Yellow Gold Nautilus Women's Wristwatch 27 mm

Patek Philippe Champagne 18k Yellow Gold Nautilus Women's Wristwatch 27 mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Designed with classic watchmaking codes, this women's wristwatch from Patek Philippe is a great choice if you're looking for an investment-worthy timepiece.

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Olive Green Stainless Steel Diamond Twenty-4 7300/1200A-011 Women
Patek Philippe Olive Green Stainless Steel Diamond Twenty-4 7300/1200A-011 Women

Patek Philippe Olive Green Stainless Steel Diamond Twenty-4 7300/1200A-011 Women

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Designed with classic watchmaking codes, this women's wristwatch from Patek Philippe is a great choice if you're looking for an investment-worthy timepiece.

Category

2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Vintage Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Hand-Winding Women's Watch
Patek Philippe Vintage Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Hand-Winding Women's Watch

Patek Philippe Vintage Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Hand-Winding Women's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Movement Reads: "No. 8260XX Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva, Switzerland Eighteen (18) Jewels Adjusted Five (5) Positions, Three (3) Head Cold Isochronism 90% Platinum Iridium Case w/ Ro...

Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Patek Philippe Women For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of patek philippe women for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 11 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of patek philippe women made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut can be found today on these pages.

How Much are Patek Philippe Women?

On average, patek philippe women at 1stDibs sell for $10,044, while they’re typically $4,950 on the low end and $23,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.)

Find authentic Patek Philippe watches, cufflinks, bracelets and more on 1stDibs today.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.