Patek Philippe Tank

Patek Philippe Pre-Reference Rectangular Champagne Breguet Dial Two-Tone 18k Gold

Famed for their incredible array of dress watches, Patek Philippe often wows their collectors with some of the most luxurious and best-constructed timepieces that money can buy. Due to their iconic sports watches and immaculate complicated offerings attracting the most attention these days, their understated vintage offerings have gone relatively under the radar in recent times, and so watches like this pre-reference rectangular Tank-style watch from 1928 is the perfect example of that. Boasting a 25.5mm wide two-tone case using 18kt white gold for its majority and 18kt yellow gold for its bezel, this timepiece is intensely classical and understated. Manually-wound and sporting a champagne dial with applied 18kt yellow gold Breguet numerals that have taken on a deep patina thanks to being almost a century old, this timepiece is a true watchmaking time capsule in and of itself. Brand : Patek Philippe Dimensions : 25.5mm width Model : Tank Movement : Manual-wind cal. 10 Reference : N/A (Pre-issuance of reference numbers) Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1928 Condition : Very Good Material : 18kt yellow gold and 18kt white gold Included : Watch and Extract of the Archives Dial Color : Champagne THE DIAL Boasting a champagne dial with 18kt yellow gold Breguet numerals that have taken on an appealing layer of oxidization, this timepiece's display is a living testament to its age as a nearly 100-year-old watch THE CONSTRUCTION Massive for its time in the late 1920s, this watch features a 25.5mm wide 18kt white and yellow gold case that wears with the poise of many modern watches, with it even being larger than the quintessential Cartier Tank at 23mm wide. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information. Please note that while the watch runs at time of cataloging, timekeeping is poor and a service is recommended.