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 a original prime example of this phenomenon, made for the company's U.S. clientele and likely sold through Tiffany & Co. The untouched original Patek dial is unsigned as was customary for the time. We were very fortunate to acquire it.
It has all original parts down to the case, dial, beautiful blue steel hands and ornate floral Patek Philippe winding crown - something not often found on nearly 100 year old Pateks.
The fifty-four diamonds on its 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 very pleasing condition, appearing to have been worn seldom and carefully in appreciation of its quality and value and then safely stored away.
Its silver dial is in excellent condition with only fairly mild aging. Its beautifully engraved case is near mint and does not appear to have ever been polished. And its original Patek movement is keeping time.
Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, meticulously custom fabricating a new setting lever to the perfect quality of the Patek original, 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 $1495 value).
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new metal mesh cord strap designed to replicate the look of the original, making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Accompanying it is an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives attesting to its authenticity and originality.
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.: 806,029
- Year built: 1922. Sold to the retailer in Nov. 1922 (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): Engraved "Mrs. Pat A. Chandler - Atlanta"
- Dimensions: 14mm diameter (excluding crown) by 32mm long
- Dial: Silver, black painted Arabic indexes, original unrefinished dial partially reprinted, 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: Steel mesh cord, designed to replicate the look of the original cord style which may have been metal mesh or may have been black cord. Designed to fit almost any size wrist and be cut down to fit even a very small one. Please inquire if you would like a black cord band.
- Serviced: Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, meticulously custom fabricating a new setting lever to the perfect quality of the Patek original, 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 $1495 value). 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 message us for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
