Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1982 Reference No: 4373/4 Movement No: 1'406'965 Case No: 2'801'915 Material: 18k yellow gold and diamonds Calibre: Mechanical, 16-250, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet, 165 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp Dimensions: 29 mm. width Signed:Case and movement signed Accessories: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch and set with 52 diamonds weighing approximately 4.79 carats in 1982 and its subsequent sale on 2 December 1982.
Catalogue Essay
The present reference 4373 is finished with a baguette-cut diamond-set bezel, which completely elevates the look of this elegant lady’s timepiece. The watch is also embellished with beautiful pavé-set diamond dial, further enhancing its rarity and finesse. Offered in very well preserved condition, the watch is a very charming example indeed and is most likely a unique piece.
Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.