We are proud to offer today this very fine and rare original mid-century era ladies Patek Philippe with gorgeous design.

With its understated silver face, classic case, and most importantly its wonderfully distinctive original bracelet, it showcases an elegant and striking vintage Patek style.

Our extensive web search and search of offering houses around the world did not turn up a single other example of this reference, although we are not suggesting it is a unique PP piece.

The centrepiece of the watch is its exquisite scalloped bracelet which has a wonderful dimensional quality from all angles.

Powering it is its illustrious handwound movement. Patek designed the extremely high-grade movement to maintain very accurate timekeeping even across a wide range of temperatures, positions, and even amounts of power left (isochronism), something only the highest top tier of mens movements could do. It is even stamped with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève.

It presents in beautiful original condition.

Its shapely Patek Philippe case presents in excellent condition. Its untouched original dial is in better than near mint condition with only slight toning to sepia. And its special bracelet presents in excellent condition. On the wrist it presents very beautifully.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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.

• Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 945,582
• Year made: c. second half of the 1950's
• Model: Ref. 3048
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case condition: Excellent with only light wear and light signs of previous polishing
• Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, Ref. 3048, 514,090
• Dimensions: 14mm wide (excluding crown), 34mm long lug tip-to-tip, 8mm thick
• Dial: Silver with gold applied faceted dart and Arabic indexes, signed Patek Philippe and GENEVE, appears original and untouched, better than near mint with only light toning
• Hands: Original, gold batons
• Movement type: Extremely high grade, manually wound, maintains accuracy across various positions, temperatures, and amounts of wind, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator
• Band: 18K gold, original integral bracelet, made for Patek Philippe, scalloped design, sized for a wrist up to approx. 6.25 inches, removable safety chain, presents as 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 to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• 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