Today's offering showcases this classic and handsome ref. 2453 Patek Philippe mens dress watch with beautiful multifaceted lugs.

Featuring a timeless face, it showcases a sophisticated and elegant vintage style. It has warmed to a sepia tone, giving it a true vintage look.

While not a large watch it is larger than a number of other dress Pateks from the era - it has a diameter of 33.5mm and its striking lugs make it 44mm long lug tip to tip.

Equipped with an illustrious Patek Philippe 10 ligne movement, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built, it possesses all the necessary capabilities to earn it its place as one the finest timepieces in the world. It is truly gorgeous to behold.

This example was retailed by Casa Welsch out of Lima, Peru and has the remnants of a desirable double-signed dial. G. Welsch, established in 1858 and specializing in luxury watches and jewelry, served as a Patek dealer Peru's most exclusive retailer. It was the Peruvian subsidiary of the German company GEO EHNI & Co.

The rare "Casa Welsch S.A. Lima" signature on the dial is the icing on the cake for collectors of the finest wristwatch. The Welsch name does not adorn many Pateks, but it can be found on important Patek chronographs like the esteemed ref. 1463. The signature is ghosted - the enamel printing appears to have had someone previously try to remove it, but it is visible under scrutiny.

Its elegant Patek Philippe case is in beautiful condition - it has only light signs of any previous polishing and one lug has been very discretely previously reinforced. It is very difficult to discern without magnification. It retains a crisp hallmark on the top left lug.

Its dial is original and untouched. Please inquire if you would like it restored.

A Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch. It is running strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with a new Patek in our testing position.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Like always, included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

Please inquire if you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you. Patek charges 500CHF to provide one.

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year made: c. 1960
Serial no.: 958,688
Model: Ref. 2453
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K gold
Case markings (inside): Patek Phillipe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, .750, 671,875, 2453
Case condition: Beautiful condition - it has only light signs of any previous polishing and one lug has been very discretely previously refinforced. It is very diffcult to discern without magnification. It retains a crisp hallmark on the top left lug.
Dimensions: 33.5mm wide (excluding crown), 44mm long lug tip-to-tip 
Dial: Silver (originally), applied 18K gold dart and Arabic indices, signed Patek Philippe and Casa Welsch S.A. Lima, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial, original with only light aging - has warmed to a deep sepia tone. Please inquire if you would like it restored.
Hands: Original, gold "batons"
Movement type:  Extremely high grade Cal. 10-200, manually wound, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
Jewels: 18 rubies
Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned gold tone buckle
Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: A Master Watchmakerhas fully serviced the watch.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with a new Patek in our testing position.
Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. 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 special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
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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