With its understated silver face and timeless case with partially hidden, downward turned lugs, it showcases a classic and 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 presents in beautiful original condition. All parts are original to the watch down to the dial, hands, and winding crown.
Its thin Patek Philippe case is scratch-free and nicely circular grained on the back. It appears to have been previously polished but we have not polished it. Its dial is original and untouched, just short of perfect mint condition
When we acquired it the case had patinated from non-use; it had been sitting for a few years carefully stored away with an appreciation for it value.
Its movement is clean and running strong and true. It continues to keep time nearly on par with a new Patek maintaining chronometer grade accuracy in four of the five testing positions.
For the finishing touch it comes equipped it with a crocodile strap 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.
Please inquire if you would like us to obtain an Archive Extract for it.
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.: 788,842
- Year built: c. 1970
- Model: Ref. 2599
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve Swiss, Ref.2599, 2622384, 18K(0.750)
- Case condition: It is scratch-free and nicely circular grained on the back. It appears to have been previously polished but we have not polished it. When we acquired it the case had patinated from non-use; it had been sitting for a few years.
- Dimensions: 33mm wide (excluding crown), 40.5mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver with gold applied baton indexes, signed Patek Philippe and GENEVE, original, just short of perfect mint condition
- Hands: Original, gold batons
- Movement type: High grade, manually wound, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, 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: Crocodile, fully stitched for greater durability, padded for comfort, appears very slightly worn, unsigned 16mm gold tone buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 16mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, vintage, excellent condition
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It continues to keep time nearly on par with a new Patek maintaining chronometer grade accuracy in four of the five testing positions.
- 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
