Watchseconds Emporium
1965 PATEK PHILIPPE 27mm 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind  Tank Watch Ref. 2530
with Patek Philippe Box, Band & Buckle


2 Year WATCHSECONDS Premier Warranty

 

Make: Patek Philippe

Serial #:  959326 (from movement)

Year: (approximate) 1956

Provenance: unknown

Country:Swiss


Case Shape and Material:

exceptional fine solid yellow gold tanq style 2 piece press fit case 35mm L x 27mm wide in very good condition. Inner case back marked: "Patek-Philippe & Co. -Geneve-  Ref 2530 " and is stamped 0.750 and the Helvetia Swiss hallmark for 18K gold . 18K gold crown with raised Calatrava cross.

Monogram: none


Movement:

Hi grade 18 jewel Patek Philippe 10-200 hand winding movement, with geneva seal stamped on train bridge and main plate. Fausses cotes decoration.  Free sprung gyromax balance.

Movmt Type: Patek Philippe 18 jewel, adjusted to heat cold isochronism and 5 positions

Movmt Condition: very good, sets, runs and keeps time but not recently serviced.

Timing Data: 40+ hours

Regulation: checked


Dial:  brushed  dial with applied faceted 3D baton and dart hour markers except double darts at 12 in good condition signed "Tiffany & Co. Patek Philippe Geneve" under the 12 position. Subsidiary seconds at 6 position (see photo). Dial is original but has been refinished.

Hands: gold radium style hands, good

Crystal: mineral glass good condition with a few moderate scratches


Band: Patek black croco grain band fits wrist sizes to 7.5 inches with 18k gold plated Patek Philippe buckle.


Box: Large vintage Patek Philippe wooden display box with light brown stitched leather interior in good condition.

Papers: Patek Phillipe archive extract available on request.


Notes:

Exceptionally fine Patek Philippe Tanq watch in 18k yellow gold two part case.  Dial appears original but lettering has been repainted (refinished). This is an auction grade watch (could be found at Bonham's or Christie's etc) and is "investment grade". Its in very nice condition running well and ready to wear.

 

Patek Philippe Co. was founded in 1851 in Geneva, Switzerland

by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Jean Adrien Philippe

 

Non acceptable returns:

After dropping the watch it no longer runs.

The watch looked more silver in color in the photo

Acceptable returns:

you said it was 17 Jewels but its only 7 Jewels

you said it was 18K solid gold but its 18K plated

 

Warranty:

This item carries a one-year Watchseconds Warranty on the movement which covers all needed repairs to the movement arising during normal use.


About Us

Watchseconds and Jewels is a company specializing in the repair and restoration of fine watches and jewelry.

We use an old world approach giving individual attention and personalized service to each and every customer.

Watchseconds has sold fine jewelry and watches online since 1999 including thousands of items through our eBay store (eBay Seller: WATCHSECONDS). You can examine our 2130 100% positive eBay feedbacks which confirm our exemplary commitment to customer service.

All items are certified authentic by a professional jeweler and many of our watches come with 6 month or longer guarantees. Watchseconds and Jewels is a member of the National Association Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

By Phone: Please request our phone info by email.

By Mail: Watchseconds Emporium, 1465 Woodbury Ave. #278, Portsmouth, NH 03801

 

RIGHT TO CANCEL: Please note that Watchseconds items currently for sale on eBay may simultaneously be for sale in jewelry stores or on other websites and Seller reserves the right to cancel this listing at anytime should the item sell elsewhere. 

 

Payment Policies

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Shipping & Handling

We offer standard shipping methods to facilitate rapid processing of your order; however, if you have special shipping requests, please write to us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Conditions of Sale

Please contact us within 3 days of the end of the sale. Payment is required within 7 days. If other arrangements are not made, an Unpaid Item Dispute will be filed and the item will be relisted.



SHIPPING NOTICE:  Until further notice, due to the ongoing epidemic we are extending delivery times on all watches and jewelry from 3-5 days to 7-10 days to allow for USPS delays. Also, in order to comply with governmental stay at home guidelines we now ship once per week instead of daily so this may sometimes impact on lead times for orders. Finally, all items (new purchases and repairs) will now be antiseptically cleaned with a non-toxic spray prior to shipping. 

NOTICE: Until further notice, because of the ongoing epidemic shipping times will be extended from 3-5 days to 7-10 days for all items due to Postal delays. In addition, we are reducing  Post Office visits to once per week. Finally, all pre-owned items will be sprayed with a non-toxic anti-septic cleaner prior to shipping. Thank you for your cooperation.


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(1) If you make a 'Best Offer' and it is accepted, payment will be required within 48 hours. So please ask all questions and research all options prior to making your offer. The cheaper price you are requesting implies your ability to pay within the stated 48 hours.
(2) In addition, once your offer is accepted the transaction will be irrevocable and Watchseconds can not cancel for any reason.  
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