Today's offering showcases this classic and pleasing Patek Philippe mens handwound dress watch.

With its understated silver face and timeless case with downward turned lugs, it showcases an elegant vintage Patek style. It's fairly uncommon and a great choice for a two-handed Patek.

Powering the watch is its illustrious Patek Philippe 10 ligne 23-300 movement, stamped in two places with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, unquestionably among the finest hand-winding movements ever built.

We were fortunate to acquire it in all-original parts condition down to the hour and minute hands and winding crown.

Its 18K gold case is in excellent condition with light wear and only slight signs of previous polishing. It retains both perfectly crisp 18K hallmarks on the undersides of lugs.

Its silver dial, which appears original and untouched, shows only light aging and toning.

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

It is running strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with as a new Patek in our testing position.

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

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.

If you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe archives for you please inquire. 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.

Patek Philippe:

Patek Philippe sets the standard as the finest watch manufacturer in the world. In the 1960's and 70's, Patek Philippe produced less than fifty watches per day (contrast this with Rolex and other fine watch manufacturers that produced 500 - 3,000 pieces per day). Important examples of Patek's wristwatches took between nine-months and one-year to assemble.

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 785,101
Year built: c. early 1960's. Production of this reference likely started around 1961.
Model: Ref. 2588
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K gold
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve Swiss, 2588, 2,614,903, 18K(0.750)
Case condition: Its 18K gold case is in excellent condition with light wear and only slight signs of previous polishing. It retains both perfectly crisp 18K hallmarks on the undersides of lugs.
Dimensions: 33mm wide (excluding crown), 39mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver with gold applied baton indexes, signed Patek Philippe and GENEVE, outer minute track, appears original and untouched with only light aging and toning.
Hands: Original, gold batons
Movement type: Extremely high grade Cal. 23-300, manually wound, specially designed shock protection, patented Gyromax balance system maintains accuracy across various positions, temperatures, and amounts of wind, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses cttes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
Movement markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve Swiss, Eighteen Jewels, Adjusted to 5 positions, heat, cold, isochronism, 23-300
Jewels: 18 rubies
Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned gold tone buckle. We also stock a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 18mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master 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. It is running strong and true, keeping time nearly on par with as a new Patek in our testing position
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; 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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