Platinum Patek Philippe ref. 425 wristwatch, retailed by TIFFANY & CO. Made 1948

Platinum Patek Philippe ref. 425 wristwatch, retailed by TIFFANY & CO. Made 1948The founding of Patek Philippe in 1839 can be traced back to the Polish insurrection of 1830. Taking part in the revolt against Russian rule was a young cavalry officer, Antoine Norbert de Patek who, like many of his compatriots was forced to flee Poland and eventually settle in Geneva. Straight away becoming involved in the citys watchmaking industry, Patek Czapek & Co was founded with a fellow Pole, Franois Czapek in 1839. Then in 1844 Patek met the

Bracelet/strap: Leather strap

Omega's early pocketwatches are remarkable timepieces that embody the peak of Swiss watchmaking excellence in the early 20th century

Switzerland

founded Patek Czapek & Co in 1839

manual winding chronograph movement and an example of this reference was worn by Michael Collins and several other astronauts on the later Apollo missions

Reference: 91500

Reference: OT 2898

SKU: 2972

SKU: 1858

Case Dimensions: 23 x 30mm

Santos-Dumont complained about the difficulties of checking a pocket watch mid-flight

and later with grey dial with white Roman numerals