Vintage Patek Philippe in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant Patek Philippe reference 4181/1 features a rounded-square 23 mm case in 18K yellow gold, framing a deep blue dial with applied baton indexes and matching hands.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2545, 32 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with Water Proof Back, 18 Jewel, Caliber 12-400 Mechanical, Manual wind nickle Lever moveme...
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe Ellipse 18K YG 3948 Manual White 29mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Proportion The Patek Philippe Ellipse has been a cornerstone of the brand since its introduction in 1968.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe Ellipse 18K YG Onyx Dial Manual 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Pure Form The Patek Philippe Ellipse was a direct response to the era's obsession with steel tool watches.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Lady Ellipse 4464 Tiffany Double Stamp 18k WG 1980s
By Patek Philippe
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Fully serviced, it is ready for immediate wear or for inclusion in a curated collection of rare vintage Patek Philippe pieces. At Classic Time Club, we handpick every watch for its ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe, Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Ref. 3970E Wristwatch, 1997
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
Patek Philippe – Reference 3970E, Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 18K Rose Gold – Circa 1997 Among Patek Philippe’s most celebrated grand complications, the reference 3970 is a corne...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Ref. No. 4700/153
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and luxurious 1994 Patek Philippe timepiece features a champagne dial with a date window at 3 o’clock, encrusted with factory rubies (0.13 carat) and diamonds, all set ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava 3525 32mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3525J Model: Patek Philippe Calatrava Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 5065/1 Aquanaut 18K Yellow Gold W/Archives Unpolished
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 5065/1 Men's Watch.
Mixed Metal
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe 18K YG Silver Dial Diamond Bezel Manual 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The factory diamond bezel is tastefully executed, adding a touch of brilliance without overwhelming the clean silver dial. This is not a watch that shouts. It is a confident and soli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe Classique 3773 18K YG Linen Dial Quartz 26mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
For The Discerning Collector This is a watch for someone who appreciates the design-forward ethos of 1980s Patek Philippe but wants a configuration that is genuinely unusual.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 3588-1 18K White Gold Silver Dial Automatic 35mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Retailer Stamp Of Approval The Calatrava has been the purest expression of Patek Philippe's dress watch identity since 1932.
18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Patek Philippe Ellipse 3788 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Quartz 28mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Purity In Gold The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse reference 3788 represents a deliberate departure from the traditional watch shapes of its era.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Patek Philippe 5050R 18K Pink Gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Patek Philippe 5050R Retrograde Perpetual Calendar 18K rose gold case with an 18K rose gold tang buckle Case in excellent condition with clear and bold hallmarks Baton Nume...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
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...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe Ellipse 3545 18k YG Champagne Dial Manual 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A Subversion Of The Golden Ratio The Patek Philippe Ellipse is an icon of design, a case shape derived from the classical golden ratio that is neither round nor rectangular.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch with Carved Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch comes with an archival document confirming it is an authentic Patek Philippe.
White Gold
Rare Vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse Jumbo 3605 Blue Dial 18K White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3605 (3605/2G-200) Model: Vintage Patek Philippe Jumbo Ellipse Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial:...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1977 Patek Philippe 3666 18K YG Cushion Blue Sunburst Dial Manual 28mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
It is this bond, combined with its rarity as a complete set, that makes the 3666 a deeply satisfying watch to own and wear. Key Specs Reference: 3666 Model: Cushion Dress Year: 19...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Patek Philippe Dress 3963/1J 18K YG Pave Dial Manual 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A Study In 1990s High Jewelry The reference 3963/1J represents a specific era of Patek Philippe design where high watchmaking and haute joaillerie converged.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe Ellipse 3748/900 18K YG Onyx Dial Manual 28mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Absolute Minimalism The Patek Philippe Ellipse is a foundational piece, a watch whose design is famously based on the "golden ratio" for a shape that is neither round nor...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe 18K YG 3833/12 Quartz Gilt Diamond & Ruby Dial 28mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
It carries a heavy, unmistakable presence on the wrist that functions more like an heirloom jewelry object than a watch. It manages to be undeniably Patek Philippe while remaining co...
Diamond, Ruby
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Dress Style with Original Blue Dial, circa 1990
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Square / Reference 4183 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 25mm M...
Vintage 1972 Patek Philippe Ellipse 3781/1 18K WG Blue Sunburst Dial Manual 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Daily Ritual Of A Manual Patek This is a watch for someone who appreciates the ritual of winding a Patek Philippe each morning.
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 3589 18K WG Blue Beyer Dial Auto 33mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A Bold Expression Of 1970s Design The reference 3589 is a perfect example of Patek Philippe's forward-thinking design language during the 1970s.
18k Gold, White Gold
1970’s Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse d‘Or White Gold Blue Dial Ref. 3848
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant wristwatch by Patek Philippe made of 18 carat white gold with a blue dial is the perfect watch for the style-conscious watch enthusiast.
Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe Calatrava 3563-3 18K WG Auto Gubelin Dial 35 mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Art Of The Second Signature A retailer's signature on a Patek Philippe dial elevates a watch from a piece of fine watchmaking to a specific historical object.
White Gold
Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe Ellipse 3545/1 18k White Gold Blue Dial Manual 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A Subversion Of The Golden Ratio The Patek Philippe Ellipse is an icon of design, its case shape derived from the classical golden ratio.
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Phillipe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Gold Vintage Estate Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Tysons, VA
Patek Phillipe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Gold Vintage Estate Watch 22M Wide - 18K Yellow Gold - 73 grams - 7.2 inches length Beautiful textured details and finish Great Condition...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold "Nautilus" Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Zurich, CH
"Nautilus" is one of the most iconic and popular collections of the prestigious Swiss watch brand Patek Philippe. The cufflinks have been recently professionally cleaned and are in ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Patek Philippe 1990s Novelty Watch Print 34 x 34 Vintage Silk Scarf with Box
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
New never worn 90s PATEK PHILIPPE novelty watch print large silk scarf / shawl with original box !
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is fitted with Elgin's legendary Balance Wheel which was so advanced that even Patek Philippe used it in their watches. The watch is still fitted with its original dial as well an...
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe White Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Patek Philippe unisex watch. Rectangular 18 karat white gold case 30 x 35 (without lugs) mm, Swiss automatic movement.
18k Gold, White Gold
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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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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