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Probably one of the oldest original Patek Philippe movement watches, in amazing condition, you will ever see on eBay............
If you have been collecting watches for a while I think you’re going to appreciate the following timepiece. One could argue that the word “RARE” gets tossed around a bit too easily on eBay but I think this is one case where the mention is well deserved.
I am pleased to offer for sale this 1862 timepiece. Indeed, it was made by the reputable master watchmaker PATEK PHILIPPE & Company for TIFFANY & Co.
This is a marriage watch which is the term used for a new, modern case that has been used usually to house an antique pocket watch movement.
This marriage watch model features an ELEGANT perfect enamel DIAL, GOLD PLATED 24K CASE and HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVED ORIGINAL pocket watch MOVEMENT with BLUE STEEL SCREWS, TWO-PART WINDING BRIDGE, WINDING WHEELS WITH WOLF TEETH TRANSMISSION, END-PIECES of BLUE STEEL for the ESCAPE WHEEL, IMPRESSIVE LARGE BI-METALLIC BALANCE & BLUE BREGUET BALANCE SPRING.
MOVEMENT:
The authentic stamped Patek Philippe movement is 100% ORIGINAL and made in 1862 with a serial nos 19,106 making it over 150 years old!
The movement has recently been serviced and is running amazingly well and keeping very good time. This is a rarity for a timepiece this old and just goes to show the superb quality of the workmanship of this piece.
HIGHEST QUALITY ENGRAVED, manual wind ORIGINAL gold-plated MOVEMENT with BLUE STEEL SCREWS, TWO-PART WINDING BRIDGE, WINDING WHEELS WITH WOLF TEETH TRANSMISSION, END-PIECES of BLUE STEEL for the ESCAPE WHEEL, IMPRESSIVE LARGE BI-METALLIC BALANCE & BLUE BREGUET BALANCE SPRING.
The bridge holds the escape wheel and is furnished with a BLUE STEEL END PIECE. This end piece is used to minimize the axial clearance of the wheel arbor and enhances the precision of this important element of the escapement. End steel also protect the stuffs from dirt and dust.
The movement is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie – GENEVE – TIFFANY & Co – NEW-YORK. Also signed with the movement serial number #19,106. This serial number corresponds to the 1862 production date as per published records of PATEK PHILIPPE & Co.
This beautiful wristwatch has the Original magic GOLD-FILLED movement in excellent status which was very well saved, considering age of this watch and has been in addition updated and engraved by the craftsman. Each part of the mechanism, each millimeter is decorated by a magnificent hand engraving.
This is a “NAIL SET” watch so you don’t pull the crown out to set the time. Instead, you press the little button near the crown IN and then move the crown to set the hands, releasing the button once you’re finished. It’s easy, so don’t worry about getting the hang of it!
DIAL:
The elegant WHITE enameled steel dial is in flawless condition. It has a complete and crisp 60 minute outer track border with black enamel five minute Arabic numerals, main black Arabic numerals, gold Louis XVI filigree hands and a recessed sub-seconds dial with “sweep” gold steel seconds hand. The dial has been professionally restored and is in excellent condition.
The dial is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie – GENEVE in black lettering below the 12.
CASE:
It is a registered design model that features a three piece GOLD PLATED – 24K case thatincorporates a glass cover as a back lid. The custom built case was especially commissioned for this wonderful Patek Philippe movement. The lugs are in great condition and the winding crown is ENGRAVED with the CALATRAVA CROSS and is also in very good condition and operates properly. The case has MINERAL glass on the front and back side. The case is decorated with HIGH QUALITY ENGRAVING and is signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie –GENEVE on the lateral bezel.
WATCH CRYSTAL:
The gently domed MINERAL GLASSES are in excellent condition with no scratches at all.
STRAP:
It is fitted on a new 20mm black alligator style genuine leather strap with golden STAINLESS steel buckle that is vintage style and goes great with this wonderful watch.
SIZES:
Diameter (with crown): 53.00 mm
Diameter (without crown): 48.00 mm
Watch crystal diameter: 39.00 mm
Thickness: 15.00 mm
Because of the vintage nature of the watch I cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy even though it is in excellent running condition now. In some rare occasions it may require additional adjustment. I have had this watch for a few years and it has been running perfectly. I wind it up every few months and then the timing keeping and am astonished to say that it is as accurate as my modern Rolex!
Supplied without certificate of authenticity. You could take it to Patek and see if they offer a certificate from their Archives. They charge for this service.
Comes with ORIGINAL Patek Philippe Heavy Mahogany wood watch box. This box alone sells on eBay for £500. Outer excellent condition. Inner leather has some marks!
Recommendations for the owner of vintage watches:
- All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches).
- Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.
- Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches.
- If the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.