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Patek Philippe
Ref. 425
“Tegolino”
A rare platinum rectangular-shaped wristwatch with small seconds and diamond-set indexes
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- One of the most popular vintage Patek Philippe at the time
- Case made by François Markowski, a renowned casemaker for shaped watches
- Glamourous diamond indexes and platinum case
- Excellent condition with raised enamelled dial and crisp hallmark on the case
Manufacture of reference 425 began in 1934 and continued until 1960, when it was succeeded by the slightly larger reference 2461. Among Patek Philippe’s most popular wristwatches of the period, it is distinguished by its refined Art Deco architectural design, which would go on to influence many of the maison’s rectangular models. The watch is fitted with the celebrated rectangular calibre 9’’’90, regarded as one of the finest non-circular movements produced by the manufacture at the time.
The case was crafted by François Markowski—recognized by the Poinçon de Maître key number 8—who was best known for producing many of the shaped cases that gained popularity in the post-war years. These included the ref. 1450 “Top Hat”, the sensuous ref. 2442 “Marilyn Monroe”, the ref. 2441 “Eiffel Tower” and the famed Gilbert Albert-designed cases.
Perfectly encapsulating the elegance of early 20th-century watchmaking, the delicately curved rectangular case features a hinged construction, ensuring both comfort and sophistication on the wrist. Its timeless Art Deco aesthetic is enhanced by diamond-set hour markers, lending a subtle yet unmistakable refinement. Italian collectors affectionately nicknamed the model “Tegolino”, after a popular sponge cake whose shape echoes the watch’s elongated form, while a prominent domed two-part crystal further enhances its unique character.
As such, it stands as a remarkable example of Patek Philippe’s early wristwatch production, seamlessly combining artistry, rarity, and historical significance.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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.