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1930's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Midsize Rectangular Art Deco Watch - Platinum

$16,245
£12,496.74
€14,505.16
CA$22,909.33
A$25,662.30
CHF 13,478.77
MX$312,045.33
NOK 170,685.21
SEK 162,026.17
DKK 108,257.60

About the Item

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 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. 1930's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Midsize Rectangular Art Deco Watch - Platinum & Diamond Very Fine & Rare - Beautiful Condition with Buckle - 1 Year Warranty We are pleased to offer the very fine, rare, and timelessly classic Art Deco Patek Philippe wristwatch showcased in today's offering. Made for the U.S. market, this special watch exemplifies the sophisticated refinement associated with Art Deco Patek Philippe wristwatches. It features an extremely elegant original faceted platinum case and striking diamond dial. It is powered by its original illustrious small rectangular Patek Philippe 8-80 movement. Launched in 1935, the 8-80 was produced in a total quantity of 3,918 movements and used until the 1960's. Extremely high grade, it has eight adjustments - five for chronometer positions and three for heat, cold, and even isochronism. Isochronism is the amount of wind left in the movement. Most watches slow down slightly as their power reserve moves toward empty. That is not the case with this watch - it is very high-grade. We were fortunate acquire it in such beautiful condition. Its original case, made for Patek by a contractor for the U.S. market, has never been polished and shows very little wear. It has crisp facets and gorgeous lines. Its dial presents bright and clean. Four of our Master Watchmakers worked for the last two and half years restoring the movement of this special watch to breathe new life into it (restoration value $1495). It is keeping very accurate time. A light click can be felt when winding on occasion that doesn't affect its function. If you would like us to fabricate near factory quality replacement parts for it, please inquire but be aware that it takes much time and incurs cost. It comes equipped with a very short gray vintage strap that appears to be original and is fitted with what appears to be the watch's original Patek buckle - a longer new strap could be installed if needed. For the finishing touch, we have detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Country of origin: Switzerland Year built: c. 1930's Serial no.: 820,136 Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Men - by today's standard a unisex watch Case material: Platinum Case markings (outside): "Wayne V. O'Neil" Case markings (inside): 10% Irid. Plat (signifying it is made of platinum) Case condition: Beautiful condition - has never been polished and shows very little wear. The satin on the back has been touched up, and the back has light hairlines that could easily be polished out. It has crisp facets and gorgeous lines. Dimensions: 19mm (excluding the crown) x 36mm long lug tip to tip Dial: Silver with applied round and baguette diamond indexes, outer enamel railroad minute track. It may be partially very well previously refinished in vintage times or it may still have its original finish. Its raised original enamel detail minute track is intact. Hands: Original, "feuilles" Movement type: Extremely high grade Patek Philippe chronometer, round, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, eight adjustments Jewels: 18 rubies Band: Pig skin, very short - fits a wrist up to approx. 6.25 inches, appears to be original with what appears to be its original platinum buckle Please ask us if you would like a longer strap. We also sell a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Width between lugs: 15mm Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition Servicing: Four of our Master Watchmakers worked for the last two and half years restoring the movement of this special watch to breathe new life into it (restoration value $1495). It is keeping very accurate time. A light click can be felt when winding that doesn't affect its function. If you would like us to fabricate near factory quality replacement parts for it, please inquire but be aware that it takes much time and incurs much cost. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity SKU 7891
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Strap Material:
    Leather
  • Case Shape:
    Rectangle
  • Case Dimensions:
    Width: 0.75 in (19 mm)Length: 1.42 in (36 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Its dial is silver with applied round and baguette diamond indexes, outer enamel railroad minute track. ts raised original enamel detail minute track is intact. Its case is beautiful condition - has never been polished and shows very little wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Suwanee, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78911stDibs: LU4333226350192

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