Famed for their incredible array of dress watches, Patek Philippe often wows their collectors with some of the most luxurious and best-constructed timepieces that money can buy. Due to their iconic sports watches and immaculate complicated offerings attracting the most attention these days, their understated vintage offerings have gone relatively under the radar in recent times, and so watches like this pre-reference rectangular Tank-style watch from 1928 is the perfect example of that. Boasting a 25.5mm wide two-tone case using 18kt white gold for its majority and 18kt yellow gold for its bezel, this timepiece is intensely classical and understated. Manually-wound and sporting a champagne dial with applied 18kt yellow gold Breguet numerals that have taken on a deep patina thanks to being almost a century old, this timepiece is a true watchmaking time capsule in and of itself.

Watch is in very good overall condition. Case surface shows moderate wear, with soft edges and some surface oxidation. The gold hallmark on the crown side is only partially visible. Original champagne colored dial with applied Breguet indexes in very good condition. The indexes show oxidation and discoloration, while the champagne dial has been cleaned at some point. Watch comes with an original 18k signed PPCo yg buckle. Please note that while the watch runs at time of cataloging, timekeeping is poor and a service is recommended.

Showcasing Patek Philippe's innate ability to create truly timeless timepieces, this watch's large size, beautifully executed dial, and angular profile make it perfectly wearable even today, almost 100 years after it was originally made in 1928.