Watches and other pieces by francois czapek, 18451865. This piece is a one of a kind, converted piece created with a patek philippe. This watch contained 332 screws, 129 rubies, 429 mechanical components, 68 springs, 24 hands, 184 wheels, it has a perpetual and secular calendar, phases of the moon, a chronograph and it chimes too. The philippe patek company has been making fine watches since 1839 and continues to be market leaders in the field of luxury, finestquality watches. Patek philippe library patek philippe pocket watches. Patek philippe white gold hunter case pocket watch. As the guardian of highend watchmaking artistry, the manufacture continues to craft pocket.
Selectionnez votre resolution decran cidessus, une nouvelle fenetre souvre avec limage. Wellknown for the graves supercomplication a highly complicated pocket watch that was the worlds most complicated watch for 50 years this familyowned brand has earned a reputation of. Patek philippe pocket watches watches from swissluxury. These timepieces, like all patek philippe timepieces, reflect the highest standards of quality, and serve as a perfect illustration of the rare combination of artistic ability and technical superiority that make up a patek philippe. Early high grade patek philippe cylinder pocket watch movement. Patek philippe watches are entirely created inhouse, including the movements, among them some of the worlds outstanding calibers. Please read the sizes of this watch in the description. Calatrava 20 complications 906 annual calendar 363 annual calendar chronograph 4 chronograph 145 world time 175 world time chronograph 15. With patek philippe extract from the archives confirming the. Preowned patek philippe vintage buy a preowned patek. A century later in 1839, patek philippe would be selling their first pocket quarter repeater to a gentleman from bern for chf 450 swiss francs, this was as well pateks 19th watch ever sold. Patek produces selfwinding automatic movements and manual calibers. The final price listed includes the buyers premium paid to the auction houses, and has been converted to us dollars, if needed, according to the currency exchange rate at the.
A 1933 pocket watch with 24 complicationsexpensive, but with a very human story behind it. Patek philippe a very fine and rare yellow gold and. A marriage watch is the term used for a new, modern case that has been used to house a vintage pocket watch movement. Even though wristwatches have taken their place, they still delight connoisseurs of rare timepieces. Patek philippe antique pocket watches for sale ebay. And ask any patek philippe watchmaker to compare what they see in a caliber 324sc found within a ref. Patek philippe caused a stir with their sky moon tourbillonreference number 5002in 2001. When czapek left the company in 1845, patek hired philippe as his new head watchmaker, and by 1850 the company was producing the first philippe designed movements.
Patek philippe rare pocket watch movement circa 1895 in 50mm case converted piece wblack genuine leather band working this unique piece combines the elegance of a pocket watch with the every day functionality of a wrist watch to create this handsome timepiece. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. I just registered on this forum because i have a pocket to wristwatch conversion in which there is a patek. Unfollow patek philippe pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Patek philippe pocket watch pocket watch 18k 42mm manual watch. After a dinner with patek in new york, tiffany appointed patek philippe its principal supplier of pocket watches for the next several years. The document describes the timepiece type wristwatch, pocket watch, table clock, the caliber, the movement number, the case number, the dial type, the. Patek philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history since its founding. Patek philippe 18k rose gold pocket watch 89578 very rare. Here, the first patek philippe pocket watch was born. Patek philippe movement patek philippe bbc storyworks. The patek philippe pocket watch a name synonymous with prestige and quality in the world of horology and quite rightly so. The vintage patek philippe watch market and the demand for used patek watches is high which is why the resale value of a vintage patek watch tends to be better than the average of other watch brands. Circa 1940s very fine and clean gents patek philippe pocket watch, 45 m.
How to determine the age of a patek phillipe pocket watch. Certified preowned vintage patek philippe pocket watch watch is made out of yellow gold. Shop patek philippe watches for women and men on wingates. The manufacturer even invented the first socalled solidstate quartz watch with no moving parts and had it patented in 1959. Antique patek philippe minute repeater pocket watch. A century later in 1839, patek philippe would be selling their first pocket quarter repeater to a gentleman from bern for chf 450 swiss francs, this was as well patek s 19th watch ever sold. These timepieces with manually wound movements are produced in compliance with the strict directives of the patek philippe seal, as regards both artisanship. Patek philippe grand complications all prices for patek. It starts with a heavilymodified lemania base movement patek went so far as to alter the balance and other key components, for example with pateks perpetual calendar works on top.
List of most expensive watches sold at auction wikipedia. In geneva the complications were added to the base movement, and cased. Rendered in gold with an understated style, the patek philippe pocket watch is always a conversation starter. Patek philippe converted pocket watch movement jan 27, 2018. Discover patek philippe and other luxury brands on worlds best. As the guardian of highend watchmaking artistry, the manufacture continues to craft pocket watches in. Hands, dial and qp module removed showing the repeating mechanism. Patek philippe signed pocket watch movement dial hands 14k. In 1925, graves countered by challenging patek philippe to create a watch.
In true patek tradition, they made a patek philippe pocket watch with 33 complications. Since 1932, it has been owned by the stern family in switzerland. Download the article now and discover the full story behind patek philippe. It can be a classy accessory, a precious keepsake, and even a family heirloom to be passed on to your loved ones. Perfection inside and out is just the patek philippe way. Patek philippe white gold hunter case pocket watch black. Nautilus calatrava grand complications complications aquanaut golden ellipse gondolo twenty4 vintage. The patek philippe calibre 89 is a commemorative pocket watch created in 1989, to celebrate. Older philippe patek watches are collectors items, and the condition and age of your watch will tell a lot about.
Patek philippe also feature a few watches with quartz movements. When czapek left the company in 1845, patek hired philippe as his new head watchmaker, and by 1850 the company was producing the first philippedesigned movements. A watch with reference number 1518 sold at auction for 9. Movement manual windingcaliber 17 sav psmovement for. A look at jb champions unique observatory chronometer. It was launched in 1851 and immediately focused on luxury watches. Deconstruction pocket patek philippe the naked watchmaker. Copy patek philippe 980r001 rose gold men hunter pocket watches.
The movement number is stamped on to the mainplate 48389. Patek philippe catalog for the 20092010 collection. As a consequence, the firm has ended its 120plusyear affiliation with the geneva seal quality mark. The presence in the same auction season of two patek philippe reference 1415 wristwatches and their matching reference 605 pocket. Patek philippe early pocket watch genuine movement 43mm partsrestoration c. Older philippe patek watches are collectors items, and the condition and age of your watch will tell a lot about the history and value of the timepiece you have. T he pictures brings two different watches, one has the owners full name on the dial and his initials engraved in the caseback. Patek philippe open face antique pocket watches ebay. The perpetual calendar, a complication which truly demonstrates the manufactures pursuit of capturing eternity, has been mastered by patek philippe since its foundation with the creation of the companys first perpetual calendar pocket watch in 1864 and the worlds first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925.
Nov 10, 2015 download the article now and discover the full story behind patek philippe. Patek philippe movement identification 1900 nawcc forums. An antique patek philippe pocket watch is more than just a stylish timepiece. The video shows the care with which parts for movements are produced in patek philippe s ateliers and highlights finissage techniques such as. In 1989, patek philippe celebrated their 150th anniversary and unveiled the calibre 89 pocket watch, which, with 1,728 individual pieces, is even more complicated than the supercomplication. Get the best deal for patek philippe pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The patek philippe huntercase pocket watch 980r001 is a fine rose gold timepiece that comes with a traditional rose gold chain. These movements were built to very specific specifications, and in order to compete in category d wristwatches, the diameter of the movement musnt exceed 30mm and have a total surface of 706. Get the best deals on patek philippe watch movements when you shop the largest online selection at. A patek philippe pocket watch this list of most expensive watches sold at auction documents the watches sold at auction worldwide for at least 1. See more ideas about patek philippe, watches for men and cool watches. Founded in 1851 located in geneva, switzerland designs complicated mechanical watches considered to be one of the most prestigious watch brands 3.
Click on the image using the right mouse button and. Bring a loupe an art deco patek philippe pocket watch, a gmtmaster ii with a military twist, and a wristmounted camera last weeks top stories my watch story four generations of watch gifting, a rolex received after playing with clapton, a beloved seiko 5, and more. This patek philippe watch has a 47 x 47 mm case with a round caseback and white. Enamel 18 karat yellow gold hunting case with small jewels marked 9172, lignes, bridge, gilt, stem wind, pendant set movement with wolfs. Patek philippe watch serial numbers and production dates. After machining, every single movement component passes through or is finished by hand, and often decorated, though many will never be seen. In november 2016, patek philippe broke another record. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs manualwind movement. Patek philippe, one of the few companies you can write to them with the movement and case number and theyll give you a certificate with the date that it was made. Antique patek philippe minute repeater pocket watch movement saved in the new case. The sky moon tourbillon features 12 complications and was also the first doublefaced patek philippe watch. Patek philippe 20j pocket watch movement 45mm high grade movement. Every day it seems i hear someone say the pocket watch market is dead.
I considered not including them in these pages simply because they are worth so much, but that just wouldnt be right, so here is a page all about the patek phillipe pocket watch. Select your screens resolution above, a new window appears with the image. Certified preowned patek philippe hunter pocket watch 983j001 watch is made out of yellow gold. Some 280 watches are illustrated and described, including pocket watches of elegance and beauty, made for popes, princesses, balkan kings and, of course, queen. This patek philippe watch has a 47 x 47 mm case with a round caseback and white arabic numeral. Patek philippe has taken the unusual step of defining and codifying its own standard of excellence for a swiss luxury watch and created its own quality mark ensuring that its watches have attained that quality. Patek philippe rose gold hunter case pocket watch 980r001. Patek philippe converted pocket watch movement jan 27. Patek philippe watches all prices for patek philippe. Patek phillipe is well known for their perpetual calendar and minute repeater watches, often fetching high prices at auctions. Traditional and conservative designs are found across patek philippes watches made throughout their history the utmost in understated elegance. Patek philippe frequently asked questions for extract.
At the time, the watch was the most complicated wristwatch patek philippe had ever developed. It designs and manufactures timepieces as well as movements, including some of the most. Patek philippe swiss 18k gold pocket watch 46mm, c. Brass case for pocket watch movement patek philippe 23k gold plated with crown. Patek philippe is a watch manufacturer from switzerland. Patek philippe sa is a swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1839, located in. Patek philippes most complicated masterwork youtube. Early in 21st century patek introduced the silicon escapement wheel. Make offer antique patek phiiippe pocket watch 1880 18k gold. Preowned patek philippe pocket watch 14k 47mm auto watch.
Enamel 18 karat yellow gold hunting case with small jewels marked 9172, lignes, bridge, gilt, stem wind, pendant set movement. This watch contains a rare patek philippe manual winding pocket watch movement, which has been housed in a 55mm skeleton case. Patek philippe collection 20092010 en by enrique pardo issuu. Gents patek philippe hunter case pocket watch 20 jewels, white lacquered dial and breguet moon hands in 18k gold. In 1844, patek had occasion to meet a young french watchmaker, adrien philippe, who was the inventor of the keyless winding mechanism. However, patek philippe are better known for mechanical watches made with inhouse movements. Watch and movement by jean adrien philippe, 18421845. Patek philippes calibre 89 pioneered a renaissance for watches with.
Complications 8 chronograph 8 grand complications 1 perpetual calendar 1 no results found. Practically any patek philippe pocket watch will be worth a considerable amount of money. View a very fine and rare yellow gold and enamel minute repeating pocket watch made especially thomas henrymcclure, and retailed by w. Patek philippe yellow gold hunting case pocket watch at. As the guardian of highend watchmaking artistry, the manufacture continues to craft pocket watches in small numbers. Genuine patek philippe handwound movement cal, 175 free shipping. Mar 11, 2016 the video shows the care with which parts for movements are produced in patek philippe s ateliers and highlights finissage techniques such as chamfering, perlage, geneva striping.