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Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 7122/200G-001 White Gold Diamond Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 7122/200G-001 White Gold Diamond Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 7122/200G-001 White Gold Diamond Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2015 Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 7122/200G-001 Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 18k White Gold 2

Category

2010s Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3548G Reprinted-Blue Dial 18K White Gold Watch
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3548G Reprinted-Blue Dial 18K White Gold Watch

Patek Philippe Ellipse 3548G Reprinted-Blue Dial 18K White Gold Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Patek Philippe Ellipse 3548G watch features a 27mm case made of 18K white gold, complemented by

Category

1970s Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k Gold White Dial Hand-Wind Men Watch 5034G
Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k Gold White Dial Hand-Wind Men Watch 5034G

Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k Gold White Dial Hand-Wind Men Watch 5034G

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Small Stain on the Inner Leather Strap. Pre-owned Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k White Gold Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Ref. No. 4700/153
Patek Philippe Nautilus Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Ref. No. 4700/153

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

Category

1990s Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950's Patek Philippe for Tiffany Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine
1950's Patek Philippe for Tiffany Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine

1950's Patek Philippe for Tiffany Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine

By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1950's PATEK PHILIPPE for Tiffany Vintage Mens Ref. 1574 Full Size Watch with Hooded Lugs - 18K Gold

Category

1950s Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196R 18K Rose Goldn Watch Box & Papers
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196R 18K Rose Goldn Watch Box & Papers

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196R 18K Rose Goldn Watch Box & Papers

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196R-001 Men's Watch. This elegant timepiece features a 37mm case made of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k 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

This luxurious Patek Philippe Nautilus timepiece combines the brand’s iconic design with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 5968A Aquanaut Chronograph Orange Strap Mens Watch Box Papers
Patek Philippe 5968A Aquanaut Chronograph Orange Strap Mens Watch Box Papers

Patek Philippe 5968A Aquanaut Chronograph Orange Strap Mens Watch Box Papers

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck, NY

Patek Philippe 5968A-001 Aquanaut Chronograph Mens Watch. 42.2 mm stainless steel case with smooth

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Patek Philippe Used

Rare Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4817/31 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Diamond
Rare Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4817/31 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Diamond

Rare Vintage Patek Philippe Model 4817/31 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Diamond

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Maker: Patek Philippe Model: La Flamme Haute Joaillerie 4817/31 Year: 1990s Material: 18k Yellow

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J Cream Dial Mens Watch With Box Papers
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J Cream Dial Mens Watch With Box Papers

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J Cream Dial Mens Watch With Box Papers

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck, NY

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 Mens Watch. 39mm 18K yellow gold case and 18K yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Patek Philippe Used

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510

Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe 5065/1 Aquanaut 18K Yellow Gold W/Archives Unpolished
Patek Philippe 5065/1 Aquanaut 18K Yellow Gold W/Archives Unpolished

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. This watch features a 38mm case crafted from 18K

Category

1990s Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Mixed Metal

Patek Philippe Ref. 4461/1 – 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch Sunburst Blue Dial
Patek Philippe Ref. 4461/1 – 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch Sunburst Blue Dial

Patek Philippe Ref. 4461/1 – 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch Sunburst Blue Dial

By Patek Philippe

Located in Antwerp, BE

A refined and highly elegant wristwatch from the esteemed house of Patek Philippe, reference 4461/1

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5000J 33mm Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5000J 33mm Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5000J 33mm Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 5000J Year: ~1990's Model: Patek Philippe Calatrava Case Material: 18k Yellow

Category

1990s Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Patek Philippe Reference 3491 Diamond Watch - 81.0g
Vintage 18k White Gold Patek Philippe Reference 3491 Diamond Watch - 81.0g

Vintage 18k White Gold Patek Philippe Reference 3491 Diamond Watch - 81.0g

By Patek Philippe

Located in Providence, RI

Absolutely stunning, this vintage Patek Philippe Diamond Watch, Reference 3491, is a perfect

Category

20th Century Unknown Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6"  Wrist Watch Bracelet
Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6"  Wrist Watch Bracelet

Vintage Patek Philippe 18k White Gold 28mm Square 6" Wrist Watch Bracelet

By Patek Philippe

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Patek Philippe Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss Made Case Material: Solid

Category

20th Century Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Antique Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial 1891 Watch
Patek Philippe Antique Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial 1891 Watch

Patek Philippe Antique Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial 1891 Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

An exceptional and historically significant Patek Philippe pocket watch, manufactured on January 13

Category

1980s American Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 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

FedEx Delivery NOTE; “While Patek Philippe may be celebrated for its complications, the Calatrava is

Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001
Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001

Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Patek Philippe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001
Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001

Patek Philippe World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Patek Philippe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse Blue Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
Patek Philippe Ellipse Blue Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s

Patek Philippe Ellipse Blue Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse reference 3748 manual wind in 18K yellow gold with a blue

Category

20th Century Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 kt Gold Patek Philippe Million Dollar Associate Wrist Watch Ref 3565
18 kt Gold Patek Philippe Million Dollar Associate Wrist Watch Ref 3565

18 kt Gold Patek Philippe Million Dollar Associate Wrist Watch Ref 3565

Located in Antwerp, BE

GOLDEN PATEK PHILIPPE 'MILLION DOLLAR ASSOCIATE' with Patek Philippe Extract From The Archives Ref

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe "Les Metiers D'art" Silk Painted Flowers Print Scarf
Vintage Patek Philippe "Les Metiers D'art" Silk Painted Flowers Print Scarf

Vintage Patek Philippe "Les Metiers D'art" Silk Painted Flowers Print Scarf

By Patek Philippe

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Vintage Patek Philippe "Les Metiers D'art" Silk Painted Flowers Print Scarf is a stunning

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Patek Philippe Used

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Rose Gold Brown Dial Mens Watch 5164R-001
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Rose Gold Brown Dial Mens Watch 5164R-001

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Rose Gold Brown Dial Mens Watch 5164R-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

watchmakers. Brand: Patek Philippe Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 5164R-001 Country/Region of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava 3525 32mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava 3525 32mm Champagne Dial 18k 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

Category

1960s Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18K YG 3833/12 Quartz Gilt Diamond & Ruby Dial 28mm
Vintage Patek Philippe 18K YG 3833/12 Quartz Gilt Diamond & Ruby Dial 28mm

Vintage Patek Philippe 18K YG 3833/12 Quartz Gilt Diamond & Ruby Dial 28mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe catalog we see today. It is an artifact from a high-jewelry era where the brand was

Category

Late 20th Century Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe Ellipse 18K White Gold Manual Wind Onyx Dial
Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe Ellipse 18K White Gold Manual Wind Onyx Dial

Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe Ellipse 18K White Gold Manual Wind Onyx Dial

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

choices at Patek Philippe. They were difficult to cut, easy to crack, and offered no margin for error

Category

1970s Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Arte Suizo Signed Watch in 18k yellow gold, 1970s
Patek Philippe Calatrava Arte Suizo Signed Watch in 18k yellow gold, 1970s

Patek Philippe Calatrava Arte Suizo Signed Watch in 18k yellow gold, 1970s

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 3445 automatic in 18K yellow gold with a silver

Category

20th Century Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Watch
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Watch

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Watch

$37,999

H 1.54 in W 0.48 in D 1.54 in Dm 1.54 in L 1.54 in

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Basic Information Brand: Patek

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold Stainless Steel Blue Dial Mens Watch 5980/1AR
Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold Stainless Steel Blue Dial Mens Watch 5980/1AR

Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold Stainless Steel Blue Dial Mens Watch 5980/1AR

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

5980/1AR - Patek Philippe Nautilus Self winding With the rounded octagonal shape of its bezel, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

1992 Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1P Platinum Auto Blue/Grey Dial 37mm
1992 Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1P Platinum Auto Blue/Grey Dial 37mm

1992 Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1P Platinum Auto Blue/Grey Dial 37mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

rarity, not a later customization, and it is fully confirmed by the Patek Philippe extract from the

Category

1990s Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Gray Sunburst Dial Steel Diamond Ladies Watch 4910/1200A
Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Gray Sunburst Dial Steel Diamond Ladies Watch 4910/1200A

Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Gray Sunburst Dial Steel Diamond Ladies Watch 4910/1200A

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

dynamic, refined touch, creating fascinating light effects. The crown is adorned with Patek Philippe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Edwardian 1900s Shreve, Crump & Lox Co. and Patek Philippe Diamond Watch
Antique Edwardian 1900s Shreve, Crump & Lox Co. and Patek Philippe Diamond Watch

Antique Edwardian 1900s Shreve, Crump & Lox Co. and Patek Philippe Diamond Watch

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in New York, NY

cut Onyx. Made by Shreve, Crump & Low Co. Movement made by Patek Philippe Circa early 1900s Size 6 1/4

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Patek Philippe Calatrava 40mm Blue Accents Black Dial White Gold Watch 6007G-011
Patek Philippe Calatrava 40mm Blue Accents Black Dial White Gold Watch 6007G-011

Patek Philippe Calatrava 40mm Blue Accents Black Dial White Gold Watch 6007G-011

By Patek Philippe

Located in Aventura, FL

Patek Philippe has reinterpreted the refined aesthetics of the Calatrava collection in a model with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Patek Philippe Used

Materials

White Gold

Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe Ellipse 3989 18K WG Manual White Roman 29mm
Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe Ellipse 3989 18K WG Manual White Roman 29mm

Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe Ellipse 3989 18K WG Manual White Roman 29mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

The Essence Of Patek's Design Language The Patek Philippe Ellipse has been a cornerstone of the

Category

Late 20th Century Patek Philippe Used

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty~4, Ref. 7300/1200A-011
Patek Philippe Twenty~4, Ref. 7300/1200A-011

Patek Philippe Twenty~4, Ref. 7300/1200A-011

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

7300/1200A - TWENTY~4 WATCH Self-winding mechanical movement. Caliber 324 S C. Date in an aperture. Sweep seconds. WATCH Self-winding mechanical movement. Caliber 324 S C. Date ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold and Sapphire Crystal Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold and Sapphire Crystal Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold and Sapphire Crystal Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

These Collectable pair of Patek Phillippe cufflinks Circa 1990's were crafted in 18K rose gold

Category

1990s Swazi Modern Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Complications Moonphase Platinum 35.5mm White Dial Watch 5015P
Patek Philippe Complications Moonphase Platinum 35.5mm White Dial Watch 5015P

Patek Philippe Complications Moonphase Platinum 35.5mm White Dial Watch 5015P

$35,999

H 1.4 in W 1.4 in D 1.4 in Dm 0.24 in L 1.4 in

Patek Philippe Complications Moonphase Platinum 35.5mm White Dial Watch 5015P

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in good condition. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe 5107J Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Ivory Dial Mens Watch
Patek Philippe 5107J Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Ivory Dial Mens Watch

Patek Philippe 5107J Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Ivory Dial Mens Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This exquisite watch features an automatic self-winding movement. It is equipped with a rhodium-plated mechanism that includes fausses cotes decoration, a straight-line lever escapem...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Patek Philippe Used

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 42mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 5968A-001
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 42mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 5968A-001

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 42mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 5968A-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Pre-ownedgood condition. Comes with an original orange rubber strap. 2022 paper. Box and paper full set.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

Steel

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 18K White Gold Diamond Gray Dial Watch 4920G
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 18K White Gold Diamond Gray Dial Watch 4920G

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 18K White Gold Diamond Gray Dial Watch 4920G

$15,499

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in Dm 2.76 in L 9.85 in

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 18K White Gold Diamond Gray Dial Watch 4920G

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Patek Philippe Used

Materials

White Gold

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Patek Philippe Used For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate patek philippe used for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2950 vintage or 1625 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a patek philippe used from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any patek philippe used from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 354 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a patek philippe used for sale for men should be easy, but there are 1887 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Patek Philippe Used?

The price for a patek philippe used starts at $98 and tops out at $977,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $15,815.

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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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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