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Patek Philippe
Calatrava 5296
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Mint and as new condition and worn just three times, purchased in April 2006, so just a few months old, new model Patek Calatrava 5296 launched at the Basel fair in April 2005. Patek Philippe is without doubt the world’s finest watch making institution. They are the most highly regarded of wristwatches, streets above their closest competitors in terms of quality, engineering and craftsmanship and they are the most desired and sought after watches in the world. If one can afford a Patek Philippe, it is a prize possession that will last a life time and successive generations when passed down. Patek Philippe was established in 1839, and from the outset began to change the watch making world with the introduction of innovations such as the winding crown and setting mechanism, and setting records for mechanical movement precision which still remain unbroken. Not surprisingly the company’s reputation was soon established amongst discerning individuals who appreciate Patek Philippe’s vow to create “the world’s finest and most valuable wristwatches”. Patek Philippe’s long list of illustrious and distinguished customers include Queen Victoria, Tchaikovsky and Albert Einstein. The Patek Philippe is for people who pursue perfection in watch making, where there are absolutely no compromises. Only the finest materials are sued and craftsmanship used to the highest standards. Patek Philippe is an independent family owned business and therefore under no constraints. They design and construct their own timepieces. In the quest for perfection, the craftsmen take four years of research and development, nine months of production and three months of assembly and control before they can leave the workshops. This as well as the skill of the Patek Philippe master watchmakers and craftsmen supports their ambition to achieve absolute supremacy in all of the technical and aesthetic aspects of the traditional art of watch making. Equally the unlimited time they lavish upon their watches is reflected o their astonishing reliability. Patek Philippe watches made in the 1800’s are still keeping excellent time today, with the pivot escape wheels having turned 12 billion times. All Patek Philippe wristwatch movements bear the Geneva Seal hallmark. This is the most sought after attribute and highest official recognition of excellence in watch making. It was introduced in the Republic of Geneva in 1886 in order to provide a guarantee of the origin and the craftsmanship of clocks and watches made in Geneva. The criteria includes 12 technical absolute requirements related to the manufacturing of the movement. Patek Philippe is the only watch manufacturer in the world whose every movement bear the Geneva Seal hallmark. The Calatrava 5296 is the most desirable Patek Philippe in their current collection. It is reminiscent of a similar watch made by Patek Philippe in 1935. It has a perfectly designed dial, where the hands touch all of the indices perfectly. It is 18 karat white gold with a solid gold winding rotor. It has got a newly released Calire 324 S C movement, which was four years in development. The dial is 2 tone silvery grey and has blue hour markers with perfectly contrasting blued steel hands. Water resistance is 25 metres. It has a sapphire crystal and sapphire crystal case back. Condition is as new. Naturally it comes on the original navy blue signed strap and 18 karat white gold signed buckle. It comes with all boxes and papers, with a few extras not included in the original purchase which are genuine Patek Philippe merchandise including soft suede carry case, polishing cloth, business card holder and current catalogue showing the model 5296. UK retail price is £10,350 (US $18,630). Dimensions are 38 mm excluding the crown, 40 mm including the crown, lug to lug is 46 mm and thickness is 9 mm. Ref. PAT 01 sold |
Patek Philippe
Aquanaut 5066
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Used but mint condition Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5066. This is only one of two of the Patek Philippe sports models in stainless steel as Patek Philippe tend to focus their collections on precious metal classical style wristwatches. Patek Philippe is without doubt the world’s finest watch making institution. They are the most highly regarded of wristwatches, streets above their closest competitors in terms of quality, engineering and craftsmanship and they are the most desired and sought after watches in the world. If one can afford a Patek Philippe, it is a prize possession that will last a life time and successive generations when passed down. Patek Philippe was established in 1839, and from the outset began to change the watch making world with the introduction of innovations such as the winding crown and setting mechanism, and setting records for mechanical movement precision which still remain unbroken. The watch has got a stainless steel case finely finished with course grain brushed finish to the top and polished case sides with crown protecting shoulders. The case back is screw down with a screw down crown allowing a water resistance of 120 metres, so should be suitable for swimming, however water resistance has not been tested. The screw on case back has got a sapphire crystal displaying the movement ands naturally the crystal to the front of the watch is also a sapphire crystal. The movement is a mechanical automatic with date, caliber 330 S C with central sweep second hand. The dial is embossed black, with ridged pattern which matches the strap. The strap is a tropical composite rubber strap with folding butterfly deployant clasp. Consignment stock with one week delivery time and bank transfers or cheque deposits on this item. Comes with original box and papers. Dimensions are as follows: Width is 34 mm excluding crown and 36 mm including crown, lug to lug is 36 mm. Ref. PAT 03 sold |
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5000
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Used but mint condition Patek Philippe Calatrava 5000 automatic wristwatch in 18 karat white gold. This one is styled in a more art house or Bauhaus fashion yet retaining their design principle of the essence of classicism, and not going averboard on the design as can easily happen. Patek Philippe is without doubt the world’s finest watch making institution. They are the most highly regarded of wristwatches, streets above their closest competitors in terms of quality, engineering and craftsmanship and they are the most desired and sought after watches in the world. If one can afford a Patek Philippe, it is a prize possession that will last a life time and successive generations when passed down. Patek Philippe was established in 1839, and from the outset began to change the watch making world with the introduction of innovations such as the winding crown and setting mechanism, and setting records for mechanical movement precision which still remain unbroken. This Calatrava is the first production series for the reference 5000, which was manufactured in limited quantities with only 1000 pieces being produced. It is a round case with long extended lugs in 18 karat white gold. The dial is matt black with white markings and hands. There is an inner minute and hour track with the hands passing the exactly on the right points with the hour hands touching the inner track and hour hands passing the outer track. The large numerals sit to the outside of this track. Unusually there is a sub seconds at the 4 position, it is rare to find the sub seconds in this position. The movement is mechanical and automatic with a Patek Philippe caliber 240 movement. It has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 25 metres. It comes on the original signed strap with 18 karat white gold buckle. The watch comes with the original box and papers. Consignment stock with one week delivery time and bank transfers or cheque deposits on this item. Dimensions are as follows: Width is 34 mm excluding crown and 36 mm including crown, lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. PAT 05 sold |
Patek Philippe Calatrava 3923
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Used but mint condition Patek Philippe Calatrava 3923 hand wound wristwatch in 18 karat pink gold. This one is styled in typical Patek Philippe fashion being the essence of classicism. Patek Philippe is without doubt the world’s finest watch making institution. They are the most highly regarded of wristwatches, streets above their closest competitors in terms of quality, engineering and craftsmanship and they are the most desired and sought after watches in the world. If one can afford a Patek Philippe, it is a prize possession that will last a life time and successive generations when passed down. Patek Philippe was established in 1839, and from the outset began to change the watch making world with the introduction of innovations such as the winding crown and setting mechanism, and setting records for mechanical movement precision which still remain unbroken. The watch is the smaller size case, but still designed as a gentleman’s watch, it is just not over sized. It is a round case with long extended lugs in 18 karat pink gold. The dial is silvered with applied gold baton pointed hour indicators with a double baton at the 12 position. It has got gold broad Dauphine style hands and a subsidiary seconds at the 6 position. The movement is mechanical and hand wound with a Patek Philippe caliber 215 PS movement. It has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 25 metres. The watch comes with the original papers but does not include the original box. These can be bought separately if one is required. It comes on the original strap and 18 karat pink gold buckle. Consignment stock with one week delivery time and bank transfers or cheque deposits on this item. Dimensions are as follows: Width is 32 mm excluding crown and 34 mm including crown, lug to lug is 36 mm. Ref. PAT 04 sold |
Patek Philippe
Calatrava 5196
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Mint and as new condition Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196 hand wound wristwatch in 18 karat white gold purchased in June 2006 so just a few months old. This one is styled in typical Patek Philippe fashion being the essence of classicism and a design principle carried on since the foundation of the company to the present day. Patek Philippe is without doubt the world’s finest watch making institution. They are the most highly regarded of wristwatches, streets above their closest competitors in terms of quality, engineering and craftsmanship and they are the most desired and sought after watches in the world. If one can afford a Patek Philippe, it is a prize possession that will last a life time and successive generations when passed down. Patek Philippe was established in 1839, and from the outset began to change the watch making world with the introduction of innovations such as the winding crown and setting mechanism, and setting records for mechanical movement precision which still remain unbroken. The watch is the full size dress watch case. It is a round case with long extended lugs in 18 karat white gold. The dial is silvery grey with applied gold baton pointed hour indicators with a double baton at the 12 position. It has got gold broad Dauphine style hands and a subsidiary seconds at the 6 position with elongated primary points. The movement is mechanical and hand wound with a Patek Philippe caliber 215 PS movement. It has got a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 25 metres. The watch comes with the original box and papers, and of course on the original signed strap with 18 karat white gold buckle. Consignment stock with one week delivery time and bank transfers or cheque deposits on this item. UK retail price is £9,700 (US $18,220). Dimensions are as follows: Width is 32 mm excluding crown and 34 mm including crown, lug to lug is 36 mm. Ref. PAT 02 sold |