Patek Philippe 4222 Square WG Blue Dial with Paper
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-Specifications
BrandPatek Philippe
Model
Square
Reference
4222
Year
circa 1980
Movement
Manual Wind Cal.16-250
case
26x26mm
Materials
18K White Gold
bracelet
Black leather strap
bracelet length
Approx 18cm
Includes
Certificate of Origin(No year/date), Sales Tag, PP Signed White Gold Buckle
Notes
The watch has been completely serviced by our watchmaker recently
The case has been polished in the service
There is a slight stain just below at the center of the dial (Photo No.10)
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty by us
Shipping
Global shipping via FedEx International Priority
*Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator leather overseas.
If you purchase from overseas, the strap will be replaced with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
*This item is only sold on our website.
Please note that we do not accept the request viewing in person.
-Description
Patek Philippe was founded in Geneva in 1839. Taking advantage of overwhelming quality and technical capabilities, we are making watches that do not allow any compromise.
Together with Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, it is called one of the world's three major brands, the Big 3, but it is no exaggeration to say that it has established a special position among them.
In addition to continuing to be the world's top manufacturer, the number of watches produced is extremely small, so it is a brand that can be said to be synonymous with luxury watches.
The independence that runs through the family business and the reliability that all watches can be repaired create value as assets that can be passed down for generations.
This watch is a slightly rounded square case dress watch from around 1980.
The case material is 18K white gold.
Because it is a slightly small size of 26mm, it is a size that can be used by both men and women.
The dial is a blue dial with a sunray (sunburst) finish.
There is some aging in the lower right corner of the center, but the impression is that the color is very beautiful for a colored dial of this age.
You can check the aging part in the 10th photo.
In addition, the σ (sigma) mark is on both sides of SWISS at 6 o'clock on the dial.
This notation can be seen on watches from around 1973 to around 2000 by manufacturers that belonged to an organization called APRIOR, and indicates that precious metals such as gold are used for dials and indices.
It was put in for the purpose of " showing that it is a high-quality watch made in Switzerland in gold".
It is a specification that can be seen in the watches of five companies: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, and Omega, but it is not included in all watches, so it is highly evaluated among collectors as a rarity.
The hand is a thick dauphine hand and is cut in a chevron shape for a three-dimensional effect.
The installed movement is a manual winding Cal.16-250.
It is a small-diameter machine that was used in gondolo and ladies watches of the same era.
In addition, this watch is a very rare one that comes with a warranty at the time of sale and a sales tag.
The serial number on the paper and tag matches what is engaraved on the movement.
However, it was replaced with the current blue dial when or after it was sold in the authorized retailer
This is the case, although not often, with older watches from Patek and Vacheron.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*Some items are only available by Bank Transfer.
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.
[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 business days after payment received.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)
We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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