Patek Philippe 406

PATEK PHILIPPE SMALL SUBSECONDS BREGUET DIAL MANUAL WIND

While Patek’s best known dress watch might be the Calatrava, they have indeed produced a wide plethora of dress watches that speak to their traditionalistic view of horology and their classic aesthetic. Speaking to that very viewpoint is the ref. 406J that we have here. Launched in the 1930s following the Art Deco period, this timepiece is inspired by the zeitgeist of its period with an 18kt yellow gold rectangular construction that boasts a variety of angles and edges for Patek’s craftsmanship to show through. This same craftsmanship is on display behind its 18kt yellow gold snap caseback with its finely finished manual-wind movement. Boasting an elegant silver dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and elegant leaf hands, with a railroad track chapter ring and equally elegant sub-seconds dial, this timepiece is the same embodiment of elegance that you might expect from a brand with Patek Philippe’s prestige. Brand : Patek Philippe Dimensions : 38mm x 23mm x 7mm Model : Rectangular Dress Watch Movement : Manual-wind cal. 9’90 Reference : 406 Bracelet : Leather strap with third-party Longines buckle Year : Circa 1935 Condition : Very good Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Boasting a silver dial with applied golden Arabic numerals and matching gold leaf hands, this ref. 406's display is and elegant and refined match for its 18kt yellow gold construction. THE CONSTRUCTION Measuring in at 36mm in length, this ref. 406J boasts a contemporary wrist presence as it comfortably spans across the length of the wrist like a modern timepiece and indeed its width is proportional too. 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.