Today these special watches are sought-after by women of distinction, Hollywood actresses, and any lady desiring to wear a world-class timepiece.
The very rare and exclusive ladies Art Nouveau diamond and platinum Patek Philippe watch showcased in today's offering is an all-original prime example of this phenomenon, made for the company's U.S. clientele and likely sold through Tiffany & Co. We were very fortunate to acquire it.
The thirty-six diamonds on its stunning case are very high quality, as one would expect from original factory set diamonds on a watch of this caliber.
Our photos couldn't do it justice. It is in amazingly well-preserved condition. We have owned a number of these watches, but this one is the nicest by far. It was purchased directly from the original owner's family.
It is all-original down to its ornate floral crown, strap and buckle and has never been polished, appearing to have been worn only occasionally and carefully in appreciation of its quality and value and then safely stored away. Even its original grosgrain band is in very serviceable condition.
Its case is in better than near mint condition with only light wear and still perfectly retains all of its original factory applied satin finish to the back.
Its silver Patek signed dial is original and untouched. Nice original dials are seldom seen on nearly 100 year old Pateks, and this one is about as fine as they come.
One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). It is keeping extremely accurate time.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Please inquire if you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you. Patek charges 500CHF to provide one.
- Maker: Patek Philippe, likely for Tiffany & Co.
- Country of manufacture: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
- Serial no.: 806,048
- Year built: c. 1925
- Functions: Hours and minutes
- Designed for: Women
- Case material: Platinum and diamonds
- Case condition: Better than near mint condition with only light wear and still perfectly retains all of its original factory applied satin finish to the back.
- Case markings (outside): M.E.M.
- Case markings (inside): Hand-engraved watchmakers marks showing servicing history
- Dimensions: 14mm diameter (excluding crown) by 28.5mm long
- Dial: Silver, unsigned as was not uncommon for the period, black painted Arabic indexes, original and untouched, just short of mint with only light aging - amazing condition for a 100 year old dial
- Movement type: Extremely high grade, Patek Philippe, 8 ligne, manually wound, eight adjustments for precision timekeeping, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, self-compensating flat balance spring
- Movement Jewels: 18 rubies
- Band: Original, black grosgrain with watch's original platinum buckle with ornate design. The band is adjustable and can fit up to a fairly large wrist, but if you have large hands it might be difficult to fit over them onto the wrist.
- Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping extremely accurate time.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] 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.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
