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Patek Philippe Watches Men

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original Patek Philippe box. All case and movement parts original Patek Philippe. Movement i...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calendar/Moonphase Men's Platinum Watch 5146 P-001
Patek Philippe Calendar/Moonphase Men's Platinum Watch 5146 P-001

Patek Philippe Calendar/Moonphase Men's Platinum Watch 5146 P-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

Patek Philippe Calendar/Moonphase Men's Platinum Watch 5146 P-001 - Automatic winding.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe Skeleton Back Hand Wind Men's Conversion Watch
Vintage Patek Philippe Skeleton Back Hand Wind Men's Conversion Watch

Vintage Patek Philippe Skeleton Back Hand Wind Men's Conversion Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Patek Philippe pocket watch conversion watch pairs the character of a classic pocket watch movement with the versatility of a wristwatch. A hand-wind movement and skelet...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold

1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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

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 ingenious porthole construction of its case, and its horizontally embossed dial, th...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran

By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned, like-new condition. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retail for $101,100 USD. General Information Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Name: Perpetual Cale...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Blue Dial With Extract Manual Watch 18k White Gold 3799-1 Men’s
Patek Philippe Blue Dial With Extract Manual Watch 18k White Gold 3799-1 Men’s

Patek Philippe Blue Dial With Extract Manual Watch 18k White Gold 3799-1 Men’s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Patek Philippe Manual 18k White Gold Ref No. 3799-1 100% Authentic Vintage Patek Phillip Recently serviced. Gender: Men Brand/Designer: Patek Phillipe Serial No. 2783601 Re...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White 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 18K rose gold and a matching 18K rose gold bezel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style
c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style

c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style

By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

c. 1970 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style - 18K Gold Very Fine & Rare - Original - Rare Vendôme Hidden Lug Case - 1 Year Warranty We ar...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Patek Philippe 5960p Platinum Men's Watch
Patek Philippe 5960p Platinum Men's Watch

Patek Philippe 5960p Platinum Men's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe 5960p 2006 Platinum Men's 40mm Watch archive papers copy excellent condition shop with confidence

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R

Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R Excellent condition!

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2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Gold Men's watch
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Gold Men's watch

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Gold Men's watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Gold Men's watch comes with original box excellent condition!

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2010s European Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus Gray Men's Watch - 5711G-001
Patek Philippe Nautilus Gray Men's Watch - 5711G-001

Patek Philippe Nautilus Gray Men's Watch - 5711G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Nautilus Gray Men's Watch - 5711G-001 excellent condition!!

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch
Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5110G-001 Men Watch. 37mm 18K White Gold case.

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch
Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5130G Men's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5110G-001 Men Watch. 37mm 18K White Gold case.

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Complications Chronograph 5070J-001 Men's Watch
Patek Philippe Complications Chronograph 5070J-001 Men's Watch

Patek Philippe Complications Chronograph 5070J-001 Men's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Complications Chronograph 5070J-001 Men Watch. 42mm 18k Yellow Gold case.

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava Geneve 5022 Breguet Mens Hand-Winding Watch
Patek Philippe Calatrava Geneve 5022 Breguet Mens Hand-Winding Watch

Patek Philippe Calatrava Geneve 5022 Breguet Mens Hand-Winding Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Calatrava Geneve 5022 Breguet Mens Hand-Winding Watch 33mm

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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 Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Mens Watch 5059R
Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Mens Watch 5059R

Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Mens Watch 5059R

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Men's Watch Model Number: 5059R-001 100% Authentic Pre-owned (Excellent Condition) Comes with original Patek Philippe Warran...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Platinum Moonphase Power Reserve Automatic Men's Watch 5015P
Patek Philippe Platinum Moonphase Power Reserve Automatic Men's Watch 5015P

Patek Philippe Platinum Moonphase Power Reserve Automatic Men's Watch 5015P

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Men's Watch Model Number: 5015P 100% Authentic Pre Owned in excellent condition Comes with a generic watch box Platinum Case White Dial Case Diameter: 35mm Bla...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe 3862 Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band
Patek Philippe 3862 Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band

Patek Philippe 3862 Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe 3862 Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band 32mm

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 3862 Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band
Patek Philippe 3862 Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band

Patek Philippe 3862 Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe 3862 Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Watch Leather Band 32mm

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1 Blue Dial Mens Watch with Papers
Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1 Blue Dial Mens Watch with Papers

Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1 Blue Dial Mens Watch with Papers

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/1 Blue Dial Mens Watch With Papers 37mm

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White 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...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold White Dial Bracelet Men's Watch 3919
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold White Dial Bracelet Men's Watch 3919

Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold White Dial Bracelet Men's Watch 3919

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Calatrava Men's Watch Model Number: 3919-5g 100% Authentic Pre-Owned in Excellent Condition Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat White Gold Case & Bracelet Sc...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Mechanical Men's Bracelet Watch 3919/10
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Mechanical Men's Bracelet Watch 3919/10

Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Mechanical Men's Bracelet Watch 3919/10

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Calatrava Men's Watch Model Number: 3919/10 100% Authentic Pre Owned in Excellent Condition Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case & Bracelet W...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Silver Diamond Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3998
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Silver Diamond Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3998

Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Silver Diamond Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3998

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Calatrava Men's Watch Model Number: 3998/1G 100% Authentic Pre-Owned in Excellent Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat White Gold Case & Bracelet Scratch Resi...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 3602J
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 3602J

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 3602J

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Patek Philippe Band Color: Brown Gender: Men's Case Size: 32-35.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 18mm Features: Date Indicator, Gold Bezel, Sapphire Crystal, Swiss Made, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 5167/1A-001
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 5167/1A-001

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 5167/1A-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Gender: Men's Case Finish: Matte Number of Jewels: More than 23 Jewels Band Type: Bracelet/Link Band Water Resistance: 50 Metres / 5 ATM MPN: Does Not Apply Model: Aquanaut Water R...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5159J-001 18K Mens Watch with Box&Papers
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5159J-001 18K Mens Watch with Box&Papers

Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5159J-001 18K Mens Watch with Box&Papers

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5159J-001 18K Mens Watch With Box&Papers 38mm

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 5119R
Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 5119R

Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 5119R

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Calatrava Men's Watch Model Number: 5119R 100% Authentic Pre-Owned in Excellent Condition Comes with original Patek Philippe papers and generic watch box 18 Karat...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse Rose Gold Automatic Brown Dial Men's Watch 3738/100R
Patek Philippe Ellipse Rose Gold Automatic Brown Dial Men's Watch 3738/100R

Patek Philippe Ellipse Rose Gold Automatic Brown Dial Men's Watch 3738/100R

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Ellipse Men's Watch Model Number: 3738/100R 100% Authentic Preowned Comes with original Patek Philippe Warranty Case is in excellent condition.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse Men's White Gold Automatic Gray Dial Watch 3738/100G
Patek Philippe Ellipse Men's White Gold Automatic Gray Dial Watch 3738/100G

Patek Philippe Ellipse Men's White Gold Automatic Gray Dial Watch 3738/100G

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Ellipse Men's Watch Model Number: 3738/100G 100% Authentic Pre-owned Case is in excellent condition.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3738/115
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3738/115

Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Men’s Watch 3738/115

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Ellipse Men's Watch Model Number: 3738/115 100% Authentic Preowned in excellent condition Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case & Bracelet Blu...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 3119J
Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 3119J

Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 3119J

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Calatrava Men's Watch Model Number: 3919J 100% Authentic Pre-Owned in Excellent Comes with a generic watch box 18 Yellow Gold Case & Buckle Scratch Resistant Sap...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Patek Philippe Watches Men For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of patek philippe watches men for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 97 vintage versions or 98 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of patek philippe watches men bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Most of our patek philippe watches men for sale are for men, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Patek Philippe Watches Men?

Prices for patek philippe watches men can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,950 and can go as high as $244,723, while patek philippe watches men, on average, fetch $21,400.

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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