Vintage Men's Wristwatch with Original 1888 Patek Philippe Movement & Porcelain Dial in New Gold & Stones Case

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 moniker is well deserved. I am pleased to offer for sale this CLASSIC STYLE gentleman’s timepiece.

It is a CUSTOMIZED WATCH model that features an ORIGINAL PORCELAIN DIAL, GOLD PLATED CASE with WHITE STONES and HIGHEST QUALITY ORIGINAL pocket watch MOVEMENT with BLUE STEEL SCREWS, STRAIGHT LINE DAMASKEENING, TWO-PART WINDING BRIDGE, THREE FINGER BRIDGE, WINDING WHEELS WITH WOLF TEETH TRANSMISSION, END-PIECE of ANOTHER STEEL for the ESCAPE WHEEL and SNAIL (CLAMSHELL) MICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUE BREGUET BALANCE SPRING. Indeed, it was made by the WANDOLEC ART STUDIO based on venerable PATEK PHILIPPE movement. 

Patek Philippe & Co. is to watches what Rolls Royce is to cars— synonymous with the best. This prestigious Swiss watchmaking firm is arguably the most famous manufacturer of timepieces worldwide. To own a Patek Philippe watch remains a symbol of wealth and importance: kings and queens were their clients, while other watchmakers frantically copied them – imitation being the highest form of flattery, and moreover a means to a more lucrative sale with the help of the famous Patek Philippe signature. The Patek Philippe legend continues to grow and fascinate. The soaring prices achieved by Patek Philippe watches at auction—particularly within the last decade — prove to what degree these precious timepieces are sought-after by collectors. One collector paid $11,002,500 for a rare Patek Philippe pocket watch, thereby earning it a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records. 

The Patek Philippe name composed by the name of its founders Antoine Norbert de Patek (1839) and Adrien Philippe (1845). 

The elegant ORIGINAL sunken PORCELAIN dial is in flawless condition, absolutely no chips of abuse. It is complete with a crisp 60 minute outer track border with gold enamel five minute Arabic numerals, black enamel main Arabic numbering, gold steel Patek-style hands and a recessed sunken sub-seconds dial with “sweep” gold steel Patek-style seconds hand. The dial is signed PATEK PHILIPPE & Co – GENEVE in black enamel lettering below the 12. 

The luxury case matches very well with this ORIGINAL elegant dial. It is a registered design model that features a three piece GOLD PLATED case that provides with glass cover of back lid. This watch was converted from pocket watch. The GOLD PLATED case, new custom made, fantastic, build of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO specially for this wonderful Patek Philippe movement. The lugs are in great condition while the winding crown with Patek Philippe Logo is in very good shape and operates properly. The case has MINERAL glasses on the front and back side. The case is decorated with twelve BRILLIANT CUT WHITE CRYSTAL for hour markers on front lid. The winding crown is decorated with CALATRAVA CROSS. 

Peeking inside via the glass lid I find a spotless and HIGHEST QUALITY, manual wind ORIGINAL nickel finished MOVEMENT with BLUE STEEL SCREWS, STRAIGHT LINE DAMASKEENING, TWO-PART WINDING BRIDGE, THREE FINGER BRIDGE, WINDING WHEELS WITH WOLF TEETH TRANSMISSION, END-PIECE of ANOTHER STEEL for the ESCAPE WHEEL and SNAIL (CLAMSHELL) MICROMETER REGULATOR & BLUE BREGUET BALANCE SPRING.

The bridge holds the escape wheel is furnished with an ANOTHER 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 & Co – GENEVA – MERRICK WALSH &PHELPS – ST. LOUIS MO. Also it signed movement serial number #81.903. This serial number corresponds to the 1888 production date as per published records of PATEK PHILIPPE & Co. You can check this movement background and validate its authenticity by researching its serial number.

This beautiful wristwatch has the ORIGINAL PATEK PHILIPPE movement in an excellent status which was very well saved, considering age of this watch. Mechanism has been recently serviced to ensure it winds and sets smoothly while keeping great, accurate time. 

It is fitted on a new Handmade of THE WANDOLEC ART STUDIO 22mm black alligator genuine leather strap with gold steel buckle with Patek Style that has a great vintage look to it.

Diameter (with crown):        52.00 mm
Diameter (without crown):   47.00 mm
Watch crystal diameter:      40.00 mm
Thickness:                          15.00 mm

This rare watch winds and set smoothly while keeping very good, accurate time.

Supplied in Gift Box with Certificate of Seller's Warranty & instructions for care and use of this watch.

Because of the vintage nature of the watch I cannot guarantee its absolute time keeping accuracy even if they are in good running condition and in some rare occasions may require additional adjustment.