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Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
Movement of Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
Movement of Patek Philippe Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Watches
We don't stock new watches, although we are always being asked for them. We are quite happy to buy and sell good quality second-hand watches (some more pretentious dealers would prefer to call them "previously owned"). Most of the watches we are offered are gold watches, although there is a strong trend today for steel watches.

Patek Philippe Models
Of all the prestige watch brands, Patek Philippe probably has the greatest respect amongst watchmakers. This may be partially because of the "free balance" mechanism it employs, but also because of a number of other factors. Patek appear to produce all of their own components, rather than buy them in and refinish them as many other Swiss manufacturers do. There is also the fact that all Swiss watch manufacturers who survived the quartz boom retargeted themselves and their products as prestige items.

Gent's Gold Pocket Watch
We recently acquired the gent's 18 carat gold pocket watch in our photograph.
It is not working, and is need of some repairs. We have seen a quotation for repair and refurbishment by Patek Philippe which totals just under £10,000. We intend to ask a top British horologist to quote for the work, but meanwhile would be happy to sell the watch "as is". The dial is marked:-
Patek Philippe & Co
Geneve

The inner case back is inscribed:-
No. 81322
Patek Philippe & Co
Geneve

Why Buy A Patek Philippe?
It's a question we ask ourselves. Why and how did Patek Philippe achieve their reputation and desirability? Undoubtedly over a long period of time, they have produced high quality watches, but so have many other watch manufacturers, Swiss and otherwise. It is possible to buy a modern quartz watch for a fraction of the price of a Patek Philippe, and its timekeeping would undoubtedly be more accurate, but accurate timekeeping is not the reason why anybody would buy a Patek. Their adverts state that you never actually own a Patek Philippe, merely look after it for the next generation.

Honest Appraisal
As always in our advertising and descriptions, we have tried to be accurate and honest about the products we are offering for sale. If spot any errors, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Guarantee
We guarantee any watches listed on this page to be genuine.

Specifications
ItemDescription
ModelPocket
Case18 Carat Gold
DialCream Parchment
NumeralsRoman
MovementKey Wind Mechanical
Manufactured 
ConditionNeeds Repair
UK Retail Price?

Price & Availability
Stock #Model #AvailabilityPrice £
4431 Yes£2,000

Value
We believe that the watch listed represents good value at our price.

Patek Philippe Watches Wanted
We are always interested in buying Patek Philippe watches.
We are prepared to pay competitive prices for good condition ones, preferably with their original boxes and documentation. We require proof of purchase or ownership before we will enter into any negotiations.
If you have a Patek Philippe or other quality watch which you wish to sell, please contact us with full details of your watch, and the price you wish to achieve. We do not have the time or expertise to make offers.


...at the Lowest Possible Price

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