While their mens watches are some of the greatest timepieces ever made, Patek Philippe have an impressive pedigree when it comes to women’s watches too, and their mid-century creations speak to that fact. Offered as a cocktail watch from the 1950s and beyond, the ref. 3086, which we have here, combines Patek Philippe’s impressive craftsmanship with a desire to break from the industries traditionalist values and offer women something special. Boasting a square 15mm x 15mm case and simple silver dial with a single applied numeral at 12 o’clock alongside applied indices elsewhere, the ref. 3086/6 that we have here uses a distinctive integrated bracelet to expand upon the brand’s aesthetic. Boasting a clous de Paris texture across each of its rectangular links, this manual-wind timepiece is the perfect proof that the expression ‘less is more’ is correct more often than not.

A stunning example of mid-century women's watchmaking, the ref. 3086 showcases the lengths brands like Patek Philippe would go to to create something unique and specific to their female audience, with its textured bracelet and small manual-wind movement.