Patek Philippe ladies' watch in 18-carat rose gold (750/000), circa 1942

🕰️A rare Patek Philippe – 18K rose gold (750) wristwatch – Caliber 8’’’85 – Circa 1942.

An exceptional piece, authenticated by Patek Philippe and fully serviced.

An 18-carat rose gold Patek Philippe wristwatch, dated 1942, according to the excerpt from the Patek Philippe archives provided with the watch (sale recorded on October 15, 1942).

This magnificent and delicate Patek Philippe watch is over 80 years old... It will still look stunning on the wrist of a refined and elegant woman.

✨ Details & Features

Movement: manual-winding mechanical, caliber 8’’’85, no. 851881.

Case: 18K rose gold, signed, clipped caseback, 20 mm diameter. Crafted by Eggly & Cie, a renowned Geneva-based manufacturer that has collaborated with the leading Swiss watch brands, including Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet. No. 418894.

Dial: original silver-pink dial, never restored, with a uniform patina that lends the watch an incomparable warmth and Antique charm.

Applied hour markers and Roman numerals in rose gold, pearl-finished minute track, original leaf-shaped hands.

Bracelet: double-strand leather cord, with a signed Patek Philippe rose gold clasp, hallmarked. Length: 16.5 cm.

Weight: 15.5 g.

🔧 Condition & Service

The watch was fully refurbished by the Antoine de Macédo workshop (Paris) prior to being listed for sale: complete disassembly of the movement, cleaning and oiling, replacement of the mainspring, replacement of the counter-pivot, precision adjustment, light polishing of the case (preserving the edges),

Dial cleaned but preserved in its original condition.

Serviced in April 2025, 12-month Warranty (invoice provided – €890).

📦 Comes with an original Patek Philippe archive extract, a Patek Philippe leather pouch, a Patek Philippe presentation set, and a Place Vendôme certificate.

💬 Specialist’s Comment

This model embodies all the refinement of Patek Philippe watches from the early 1940s: perfect proportions, the elegance of the case with its stylized lugs, and the delicacy of a rose-gold dial with period patina.

A rare collector’s piece, of the utmost coherence, at once a historical treasure, a connoisseur’s watch, and a symbol of elegance.

✅ Highlights

Authenticity warranty from Patek Philippe (archive extract provided)

Complete service performed by Antoine de Macédo, Paris

Original patinated dial, case signed Eggly & Cie

Complete set: Watch + archival documents + pouch + Patek Philippe presentation.

1-year Warranty

Rarely offered in such excellent condition and with such a complete history, this 1942 Patek Philippe will appeal to both the discerning collector and the lover of elegance who wishes to wear a precious, vibrant watch every day.