It is often referred to as the "Tegolino" by collectors, thanks to its resemblance to a famous Italian rectangular cake. It is a vintage Patek that embodies class. It's thin case slides nicely under a shirt cuff, and doesn't draw a lot of attention to itself.
Patek produced this watch from the mid 1930's until the late '50's. The cases for the 425 were made by Markowsky and are slightly curved so to be comfortable on the wrist of the wearer.
It is powered by one of Patek Philippe's illustrious 9'90 movements, so well designed Patek that used it for more than 40 years. The 9'90 Patek Philippe movement is a tonneau shaped movement introduced in 1934 was fitted into many famous Patek Philippe watches such as the "Banana" (ref. 2442), the "Eiffel Tower " (ref. 2441), the "Top Hat" (ref. 1450), and the "Tegolino".
It has all its original parts down to the hands and the winding crown. It also comes equipped with an 18K Patek buckle.
Its 18K gold case is scratch-free with signs of previously polishing. Its silver dial has previously restored and retains its original raised enamel Patek Philippe signature underneath.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. Its extremely high grade movement is keeping very accurate time.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap with unsigned buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. We are also including a virtually unused band that fits the 14mm gold Patek buckle included with the sale.
If you would like us to obtain an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives for it for you, please inquire. Patek charges 500CHF for the service.
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 the watch's performance.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1937
- Serial no.: 831,056
- Model: Ref. 425
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (outside): Hallmarked with crisp precious metal stamp
- Case condition: Presents as scratch-free with signs of previous polishing. The bottom lugs have been very discretely previously reinforced - it requires magnification to see. Retains a very strong hallmark on the side.
- Dimensions: 20.3mm excluding the crown x 42mm long lug tip to tip. Thickness 8 mm
- Dial: Silver with applied gold and black painted baton indexes, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Previously reprinted - slightly retains it original raised enamel Patek Philippe signature underneath. Please inquire if you would like it freshly reprinted.
- Hands: Original, gold "feuilles"
- Movement type: High grade Cal. 9-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator
- Jewels: 18 rubies
- Band: 1. Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned gold tone buckle. 2. Virtually unused vintage style band that fits the 14mm gold Patek buckle included with the sale.
- Width between lugs: 16mm
- Crystal type: Mineral glass, excellent condition
- Servicing: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time. 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 [email protected] for details.
- 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
