With its understated silver face and timeless round case, it showcases an elegant vintage Patek style.
Powering the watch is its illustrious Patek Philippe 10 ligne movement, stamped in two places with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built.
It has been previously been equipped, likely in slightly vintage times, with a non-Patek 14K gold bracelet with hammered finish.
Its thin Patek Philippe case presents very nicely on the wrist. The back shows signs of previous polishing. It is scratch-free. Its dial appears shows only fairly mild aging. Please inquire if you would like it restored.
One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker (for many years now Rolex has not "certified" watchmakers, they only "train" them), has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Patek parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value). Please inquire if you would like photos of the inside.
For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.
Patek Philippe:
Patek Philippe sets the standard as the finest watch manufacturer in the world. In the 1960's and 70's, Patek Philippe produced less than fifty watches per day (contrast this with Rolex and other fine watch manufacturers that produced 500 - 3,000 pieces per day). Important examples of Patek's wristwatches took between nine-months and one-year to assemble.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 746,989
- Year built: c. 1958. Production of this reference started in 1958.
- Model: Ref. 2573
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve Swiss, 2573, 425,393, 18K(0.750)
- Case condition: Presents as scratch-free. It shows signs of previous polishing to the back. It presents very nicely on the wrist.
- Dimensions: 33mm wide (excluding crown)
- Dial: White with gold baton indexes, signed Patek Philippe and GENEVE, may be a very well done vintage restoration, presents as original to the naked eye, fairly light aging. Please inquire if you would like it restored.
- Hands: Original, gold batons
- Movement type: Extremely high grade Cal. 23-300, manually wound, specially designed shock protection, patented Gyromax balance system maintains accuracy across various positions, temperatures, and amounts of wind, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
- Movement markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve Swiss, Eighteen Jewels, Adjusted to 5 positions, heat, cold, isochronism, 23-300
- Jewels: 18 rubies
- Band: Slightly later added non-Patek 14K gold bracelet with hammered finish, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.75 inches on larger setting, two size settings in clasp, excellent condition. A jeweller could alter the bracelet length for a bespoke fit.
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker (for many years now Rolex has not "certified" watchmakers, they only "train" them), has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Patek parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (an $895 value).
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running exceptionally strong and true, keeping time as good or better than a new Patek in our testing position. 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 four watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five 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 - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
