Over the years, we’ve had many people come in and ask “When are you going to start collecting watches?” We have some wonderful news! Peter Hernandez has joined us as our new Jewelry Manager and he brings with him some excellent, and well needed, watch expertise. He has acquired for us some of the finest watches in the world and we are excited about growing this line in the months and years to come.
Item Number: 30-1298
The first brand is of the highest importance. They have been around since 1839 and are the oldest independent family-owned watch manufacturer in Geneva. Patek Philippe has maintained their tradition of innovation with over 80 patents.
The most extraordinary Patek Philippe watch is this Perpetual Calendar Watch. This watch achieves one of the most complicated tasks of all watch complications. It recognizes how many days are in each month and also recognizes leap years without having to be told by the owner. This stylish watch also shows the phases of the moon. It has everything in one place in one handsome package.
Item number 30-1585
This next watch company is one of the oldest watch manufactures in the world and it began in 1755. Jean-Marc Vacheron was born the son of a weaver and by the age of 20 he was a multi-talented watchmaker. In 1819 François Constantin sent a letter to Jacques-Barthélémy Vacheron, the grandson of the founder Jean-Marc Vacheron, which contained what was to become the brand's motto: “Do better if possible, which is always possible”. People who have owned a Vacheron Constantin watch include Napoleon Bonaparte, Pope Pius XI, the Duke of Windsor and Harry Truman.
This rare Vacheron Constantin watch is housed in a desirable 18K yellow gold Spur-model case. The mechanism features a 17j manual wind movement which, like the dial and case, bears full Vacheron Constantin marks. A fine crocodile strap adds a stylish touch to this elegant timepiece.
To see our full collection of watches, click here. Check back often for new acquisitions in our growing line of watches.
