Patek Philippe rectangular 18 k yellow gold dress watch ref 1580Even the folks at the back of the room have now realized that we absolutely love Patek Philippe time only watches. Right now, we have a very early (1940s) rectangular dress watch, reference 1580, with those unique 'scroll lugs'check out the photos! These curly lugs are super cool; we might even want to call them 'teardrop' lugs, too. The case is incredibly well preserved, with the gold stamps still deep and clear. The dial is just as impressive,

Stone dial watches are always highly sought after by collectors

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renowned for its unique stirrup-like shape

The movement execution is truly exceptional

The bracelet seamlessly follows the lines of the case

38 x 47 x 23 cm (14

- Two tone cream dial with two scales

The third model came with a white dial and a silver inner bezel

The dial features a wood veneer in lovely dark warm brown

Every season the biggest auction houses offer such watches with incredible dials

- Serial 634xxxx dating to 1980

Its round case