With its classic silver face with prominent outer track and gorgeous square case, it showcases very fine late Art Deco mid-century Patek style.
Its descending lugs give it an interesting profile from the side. Its large dial and case and lug design make it wear a bit larger than its dimensions. The case has eight gold bars that add to its design. These may be original or they may have been added by a jeweler.
As fine on the inside as the outside, it is powered by one of Patek Philippe's illustrious 9'90 movements, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built. It was so well designed that Patek used it for more than 40 years!
The 9'90 is a tonneau shaped movement introduced in 1934 and was fitted into many famous Patek Philippe watches such as the "Banana" (ref. 2442), the "Eiffel Tower " (ref. 2441), the "Top Hat" (ref. 1450), and the "Pagoda" (ref. 1588), which we happen to have in stock right now as of this writing.
It has all of its original Patek parts.
Its distinctive case presents in excellent condition. Its silver dial has been restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America.
One of our Master Watchmakers, who 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, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn parts with genuine Patek replacements, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $1295 value).
It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Patek in our testing position.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Java lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 835,961
- Year built: c. 1940's
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 18K, 632,046
- Case condition: Excellent condition with light wear
- Dimensions: 23.5mm wide (excluding crown), 35mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver with gold applied half-spherical and faceted pointed baton indexes, signed Patek Philippe and Swiss, outer minute track, sunken subdiairy seconds, restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America
- Hands: Original, gold "batons"
- Movement type: Extremely high grade, Patek Philippe Cal. 9-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
- Jewels: 18 rubies
- Bands: Java lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 15mm
- Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who 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, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn parts with genuine Patek replacements, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $1295 value).
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Patek in our testing position. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
