Antique Patek, Philippe & Co Pocket Movement Swiss Marriage Watch J. E. Caldwell
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Antique Patek, Philippe & Co Pocket Movement Swiss Marriage Watch History:Patek Philippe & Co. is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1851, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers Past owners of Patek Philippe watche...s include Pope Pius IX, Queen Victoria, Victor Emanuel III of Italy, Christian IX of Denmark, and Albert Einstein. Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek started making pocket watches in 1839 in Geneva, along with his fellow Czech-born Polish partner Franciszek Czapek. They separated in 1844, and in 1845 Patek joined with the French watchmaker Adrien Philippe, inventor of the keyless winding mechanism. Patek Philippe & Co was founded in 1851. Patek Philippe popularized the perpetual calendar, split-seconds hand, chronograph, and minute repeater in watches. Description:A marriage watch is not, as you would maybe imagine, a gift watch that you receive from your loved ones on your wedding day. A marriage watch is a timepiece that has ‘married’ an older object. Basically it is a pocket watch converted into a wristwatch, combining an original movement with other original parts. Movement: - Original antique Patek, Philippe & Co made for J. E. Caldwell & Co pocket watch movement - Manufactured in 1880- 1900- Working time range from 24 to 36 hours- Watch was completely serviced and keep the right time - Implemented time setting using the small button under the crown Features and system:- 16 ruby jewels- Spiral Breguet - Wolf tooth- Solid gold balance screws - Bimetallic balance- Nickel bridges- Swiss made Case & Band: - -New Custom made Stainless Steel Case - Case diameter –45 mm-Diameter with crown – 47 mm-Length with lugs – 51 mm-Case depth – 10 mm-New leather band Brown Color-Size 22 mm Dial & Hands: - New special designed custom made watch dial encrusted black enamel -Antique original Patek, Philippe & Co watch hands Shipping We provide worldwide shipping with a track number, which you can use to find your package at the current time. All items are in boxes, securely packed and are checked before shipping. Payment The deal will be started only after the full payment. You can complete the payment only with a payment system PayPal. Other payment methods are not considered. Return We fully support the return policy on eBay and the rules of return. If you will be not satisfied with your item or you receive it with any damages gotten during the shipping, you can always return it back.
