As fine on the inside as the outside, it is powered by one of Patek Philippe's illustrious 9'90 movements, so well designed that Patek used it for more than 40 years! The 9'90 Patek Philippe movement is a tonneau shaped movement introduced in 1934 that was fitted into many famous Patek Philippe watches such as the "Banana" (ref. 2442), the "Eiffel Tower " (ref. 2441), and the "Tegolino".
It has all-original parts down to the dial, all hands, and the winding crown.
Its 18K gold case has distinctive hooded tubular lugs in a late Art Deco style. Its silver dial with gold accents beautifully complements the case.
Its case presents in pleasing condition. It retains a strong hallmark on the left hand lug. Its dial is original and untouched.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled its extremely high grade movement down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is running strong and true.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a new Italian leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Accompanying it is an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives attesting to its originality and authenticity.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: 1947
- Serial no.: 839,097
- Model: Ref. 1438
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (outside): Hallmarked with precious metal stamp, inscribed "A notre aumonier L'abbe C.A. Babelle - Assemblee Dollard - Septembre 1947"
- Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, 644336
- Case condition: Excellent condition with slight remnants of wear and slight signs of previous polishing. A strong hallmark on the left side of the top lug. Presents very nicely on the wrist.
- Dimensions: 22.5mm wide (without crown), 35mm long lug tip to tip
- Dial: Silver with applied gold Roman and half spherical indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, original and untouched with fairly mild aging
- Hands: Original, gold "batons"
- Movement type: High grade Cal. 9-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
- Jewels: 18 rubies
- Band: Italian leather, remborde, brand new and unworn with a small spot of residue from the sticker. 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: Mineral glass, excellent condition
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Extract from the Patek archives attesting to its originality and authenticity; Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
