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 diamond and platinum Patek Philippe watch showcased in today's offering is an 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. Its case number matches its serial number.
It is in very pleasing condition, appearing to have been worn only occasionally and carefully in appreciation of its quality and value and then safely stored away.
Its silver Patek signed dial is original and untouched. Nice original dials are seldom seen on nearly 100 year old Pateks. Its beautifully engraved case is near mint and does not appear to have ever been polished.
Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new correct mainspring that should power it well for many years, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $895 value). There is a light click at times during winding which doesn't affect the performance of the watch.
It comes equipped with a vintage black cord bracelet. If you would like a new black cord band, we stock brand new ones that can fit any size wrist.
Accompanying it is an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives attesting to its authenticity and originality - which costs $550 (500 CHF) to obtain. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function.
- Maker: Patek Philippe, likely for Tiffany & Co.
- Country of manufacture: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
- Serial no.: 814,138
- Year built: 1926. Sold to the retailer April 6th. 1927 (very likely Tiffany & Co. because of several indicators)
- Functions: Hours and minutes
- Designed for: Women
- Case material: Platinum and diamonds
- Case condition: Very pleasing - near mint
- Case markings (outside): Z.B.P.
- Case markings (inside): 814,138, note the numerous hand-engraved watchmakers marks, about the most we have ever had on a watch we've owned, showing an incredibly extensive servicing history
- Dimensions: 13.5mm diameter (excluding crown) by 27.7mm long
- Dial: Silver dial, signed Patek Philippe & Co., black painted Arabic indexes, original and untouched, excellent condition with fairly light natural aging
- 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: It comes equipped with a vintage black cord bracelet white gold filled clasp and finding with an adjustable clasp that will fit a wrist up to approx. 6 1/4 inches on the largest setting. If you would like a new black cord band designed to replicate the look of the original, we stock brand new ones that can fit any size wrist. Please inquire.
- Serviced: Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new correct mainspring that should power it well for many years, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $895 value). There is a light click at times during winding which doesn't affect the performance of the watch. Please visit: for more information on our watchmaking team.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 - Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives which costs $550 (500 CHF) to obtain.
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
