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How long will a Patek Philippe last?
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A Patek Philippe watch can last anywhere from four to eight years, depending on the complexity of the movement of the watch. But as long as the watch is serviced and properly cared for, any luxury watch will last a lifetime. On 1stDibs, find vintage and modern Patek Philippe pieces.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Patek Philippe. A Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe 18kt Rose Gold Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1891.
Dial: The white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Co Geneve with Roman numerals outer minute trac...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Classic Chronograph 5070R
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A stunning men's Classic Chronograph wristwatch, crafted in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial, applied arabic numbers with a tachymeter scale, a minute track on th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Sliver & Gold Keyless Lever OpenFace DressPocket Watch C1920
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A rare Patek Philippe silver and gold, keyless lever open face dress pocket watch, C1920s.
Dial: The beautifully crisp fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Genève silver...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891
Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206
Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O
Beautiful 43m/1.69 in 18k gold case external lid. Internal lid is plain. Gold sphere, rubys.
Protecting cover and front opening. Roman numerals.
Porcelaine of sphere is scratched on right down side condition,
Working condition
t 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 Geneva last November, in case anyone’s wondering). 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. 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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18K Hunting Case Roman Numerals Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18K Hunting Case Roman Numerals Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold case (45 mm). White dial with black Roman numerals sub seconds at 6 o'clock position; bl...
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch Ref 865
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch Ref 865 - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold (48 mm) . White enamel dial with skinny roman numerals. Ref. 865 was produced from ...
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