Today’s offering showcases this elegant and classicly styled 1940's ladies dress watch by Patek Philippe.

Measuring just under 25mm across, it reflects the refined taste and understated luxury of its era, when Patek Philippe was consolidating its reputation as the world’s premier watchmaker.

Its silver dial shows elegant restraint, with gilt Arabic numerals at the cardinal points and alternating baton indices that provide a pleasing rhythm around the chapter ring. The outer minute track underscores the precision of the design, while the leaf-style hands add a touch of softness and refinement.

At its heart lies Patek Philippe’s hand-wound caliber 13.5’’’ movement, a beautifully finished mechanism with Geneva stripes amd anglage. This miniature work of horological art is visible only to the watchmaker, yet it embodies the uncompromising standards that distinguish Patek from its peers.

Its case appears to have never been polished. It presents in good condition with small indentions on the left side. The rest of the case shows only light wear. Please inquire if you would like it polished.

Its silver dial is bright and clean, restored in vintage times. And its movement is very clean.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Also accompanying it is what appears to be an authentic Patek Philippe vintage strap in very slightly smaller width.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Please inquire if you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives. Patek charges 550 CHF.

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 training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Country of origin: Switzerland
Model: Reference 1289
Serial no.: 850,458
Case number: 2,610,354
Year made: c. 1945
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: 18K gold
Case condition: Its case appears to have never been polished. It presents in good condition with small indentions on the left side. The rest of the case shows only light wear. Please inquire if you would like it polished.
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, 18K, .750, case number, ref. 1289
Dimensions: 21mm wide (excluding crown), 28mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver with gold applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, 9 and baton indices, outer minute track, signed Patek Philippe & Co. Genève, restored in vintage times, bright and clean
Hands: Gold "feuilles"
Movement type: Extremely high grade, Patek Philippe, caliber 13.5’’’, manual wind, rhodium finished, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, signed
Movement markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, 850,458
Band: Leather (non-Patek), fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn; Also accompanying it is what appears to be an authentic Patek Philippe vintage strap in very slightly smaller width. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping time within approximately one minute per day.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com 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 training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
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

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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