Patek Philippe

Owning a Patek has been at best a pipe dream for much of my adult life. Every so often I would peer at a window display, pick up a catalogue or visit this fine forum to learn what I could about the designs or calibers. The complicated timepieces are a mar... 

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and my guess would be Ref. 1560 (cal. 9-90; size: 23mm x 32; 1940s). Picture can be found in: Patek Philippe in America Reference Guide, page 56 Looking forward to get more details Oliver

Interesting observation on the reference. I was going by the vendor's advert and pictures of Ref. 425, which closely approximate my watch. Will definitely hunt down a copy of the Reference Guide for details on Ref. 1560. The archive extract will tell all.... 

... What do you think? Oliver...  

Thanks Oliver for the scan! It certainly looks like my watch, particularly considering the frame and angle of the lugs, though I notice a few differences. The pictured watch seems more square than rectangular, both on initial impression and by reference t... 

As you say it is very difficult to comment on pics only. A few thought. 1. Dial looks original -possibly cleaned but should have enamelled letter. Sub seconds looks like original enamelling though 2. Crystal is replaced. Should be facetted. 3. Get an extr...  

Your contributions definitely have helped me in my search and I appreciate the feedback. I see what you are saying about the faceted crystal as I look at your lovely piece. I also prefer how your crown is more subtle than mine. Fact is that I have purchas... 

Contact pp via website or mail with details of case no. And movement no . Cost approx 200 chf. You don't need Amy details from seller

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As advised, I am doing all I can to determine the provenance of the piece.

Enjoy! -- Richard.

Since you've been wearing the spitfire for some time, I'm sure you've been spoiled by its robustness and water resistency. This watch will not be able to withstand many of the things your spitfire has, specifically the water resistency issue. Other than t... 

It is like alternating between a rock and an eggshell. My IWC is stainless steel, water resistant to depths of 180 feet, covered by a grade 9 hardness sapphire glass and double cased (with the inner one made of soft iron to protect against magnetic fields... 

Just received the appraisal from the vendor who had also submitted the request to PP for an archive extract. Good news. He has appraised my watch at precisely the value that I negotiated, which is 32% below the selling vendor's listed internet price and 1... 

Received PP's Extract from the Archives today, so mystery solved. My Patek is neither a Ref. 425 as marketed nor a Ref. 1560 as surmised by Oliver. It is a Ref. 1468. I have attached a copy of the extract with the last four digits for each of the movement...  

the additional info. 1468 - the dial is still beautiful ... and cal. 9-90 is always nice ... Oliver

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I hadn't seen this posted and also recall forum rules are strict on links to other sites, however this is a story that ought to be shared. I had been considering the history of my own Patek and the world as it was in 1941, when I came across this New York...