Because of its size the special large rectangular was made with a slightly curved back so that it conforms a bit to the wrist. Its wonderful, thin sculpted case has a very slender appearance on the wrist. It slides nicely under a shirt cuff, and doesn't draw a lot of attention to itself.
It is powered by its original illustrious Patek Philippe 9'90 movement, so well designed that Patek used it for more than 40 years. The 9'90 is a tonneau shaped movement introduced in 1934 and was fitted into many famous Patek Philippe watches such as the "Banana" (ref. 2442), the "Eiffel Tower " (ref. 2441), the "Top Hat" (ref. 1450), and the "Pagoda" (ref. 1588), which we happen to have in stock right now as of this writing.
Extremely high grade, it has eight adjustments - five for chronometer positions and three for heat, cold, and even isochronism. Isochronism is the amount of wind left in the movement. Most watches slow down slightly as their power reserve moves toward empty. That is not the case with this watch - it is very high-grade.
Its original, long 18K gold is in excellent condition with fairly light signs of previous polishing and the back has very light rippling and light remnants of wear. Its dial was partially very well previously refinished in vintage times. Its raised original enamel detail is still intact.
One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and serviced it.
For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new Java lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Please inquire if you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you. Patek charges 500CHF to provide one.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. late 1930's
- Serial no.: 831,445
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (outside): "J.C.P."
- Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., 18K, Switzerland, 37,010
- Case condition: Excellent condition with fairly light signs of previous polishing and the back has very light rippling and light remnants of wear.
- Dimensions: 20mm (excluding the crown) x 43mm long lug tip to tip
- Dial: Silver with gold applied baton indexes and Arabic numerals for the primary hours, outer railroad minute track, partially very well previously refinished in vintage times. Its raised original enamel detail is still intact.
- Hands: Gold, original, "lances"
- Movement type: Extremely high grade Patek Philippe chronometer, round, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, eight adjustments
- Jewels: 18 rubies
- Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 15mm
- Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition
- Servicing: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and serviced it.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
