{"product_id":"1940s-patek-philippe-vintage-ladies-ref-1189-watch-18k-white-gold-diamonds","title":"1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 1189 Watch - 18K White Gold \u0026 Diamonds","description":"We are proud to offer today this very fine late World War II era ladies Patek Philippe with stunning design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its understated rectangular silver face and timeless case with uncommon and distinctive tear drop lugs, it showcases a classic and elegant vintage Patek style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis watch has the quiet confidence that makes small vintage Patek Philippe watches so appealing. Its rectangular 18K white gold case has softly concave sides, faceted shoulders, and slim sculpted ends that give it more presence than its measurements suggest. The 18K white gold gives the watch a cooler, rarer look than the yellow gold version of the same reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPowering the watch is its illustrious 8'''80 handwound movement, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding ladies movements ever built. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPatek designed the extremely high-grade movement to maintain very accurate timekeeping even across a wide range of temperatures, five positions, and even amounts of power left (isochronism), something only the highest top tier of mens movements could do. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExcept for some ladies pieces made by Patek Philippe and a few of the highest level ladies movements from a couple other top echelon manufacturers like Audemars Piguet, it was virtually unheard of quality for a women's movement,. It is one of the very few women's watches that is truly on par with the very top-tier of men's watches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe silvered dial is a wonderful part of the watch's character. Applied dot indexes frame the dial, while raised Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 give it a balanced, unmistakably vintage Patek look. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts unsigned vintage steel mesh bracelet gives the watch a supple, period-correct jewelry feel, while its 14K white gold diamond-set holders create a graceful transition from bracelet to case. The result is cooler and more dimensional than a simple strap watch: white gold, steel, silver dial, and diamonds all working in the same restrained palette. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has all of its original parts down to its hands and signed crown and presents beautifully. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts case presents in excellent condition and retains a crisp hallmark on the side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts silver dial, which looks original to the naked eye but may have had an expertly done restoration in vintage times, is in excellent condition with only light aging. It retains raised enamel printing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd its movement, stamped twice with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, is extremely clean. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, re-pivoting the upper balance, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Patek in our testing recording position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the finishing touch, we have equipped meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso accompanying the watch is an authentication card from Stoll \u0026amp; Co. \/ eBay's authenticators \/ ($80 value).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA vintage Patek Philippe that can be worn as a piece of fine jewelry without giving up the substance of a serious mechanical watch. It is elegant without being generic, jeweled without being loud, and technically much more important than most people expect from a ladies watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease inquire if you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives. Patek charges 550 CHF.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour 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. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership, was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center, and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Patek Philippe \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Switzerland \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e 841,376\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear made:\u003c\/b\u003e c. first half of the 1940's - we sold an identical model in yellow gold with serial 842,133 whose extract said that watch was made in 1944 and sold May 4th, 1945.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Ref. 1189\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hours and Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/b\u003e Women \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e 18K white gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent condition with only light signs of previous polishing. It crisply retains its hallmark on the side. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Patek Philippe \u0026amp; Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, Ref. 622203\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 13mm wide (excluding crown), 33mm long lug tip-to-tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver with white gold applied spherical and Arabic indexes, signed Patek Philippe and GENEVE, presents beautifully - it looks original to the naked eye but may have had an expertly done restoration in vintage times. It is in excellent condition with only light aging. It retains raised enamel printing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, white gold \"feuilles\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely high grade, Patek 8\"'80,manually wound, rhodium-plated, \"fausses côtes\" decoration, straight line lever escapement, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement markings:\u003c\/b\u003e Patek Philippe \u0026amp; Co., Geneve, Swiss, 8 Adjustments, Eighteen Jewels, 841,376\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e Mesh cord strap, designed to replicate the mesh look of the era, aftermarket, the mesh appears to be stainless steel with period 14K white gold and diamond band holders and clasp, excellent condition. Fits a wrist up to approx. 6.2 inches, designed to be cut down to fit even the smallest wrist. If you would like a larger band or a black cord band, please inquire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, re-pivoting the upper balance, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming:\u003c\/b\u003e Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.  It is running strong and true, keeping time on par with a new Patek in our testing recording position. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 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. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership, was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center, and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers:\u003c\/b\u003e BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate; An authentication card from Stoll \u0026amp; Co. \/ eBay's authenticators ($80 value) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43685497962585,"sku":"10585","price":5895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1219\/5194\/files\/1180311415_o.jpg?v=1784393448","url":"https:\/\/shop.connoisseuroftime.com\/products\/1940s-patek-philippe-vintage-ladies-ref-1189-watch-18k-white-gold-diamonds","provider":"Connoisseur of Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}