Every watch guy’s dream is to go up into his grandparents’ attic, open up a dust covered shoe box, and discover an unmolested horological masterpiece. It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. And that is exactly what happened here with what could easily be described as a mega watch – a fake Patek Philippe Reference 1436 Split-Seconds Chronograph Retailed By Tiffany & Co. in NYC dating to 1960. And, what makes this particular piece so special is that it is literally untouched and unmodified in any way. It comes with the original crystal, strap, and buckle, and the thing hadn’t even been serviced!
Made in 1960 and sold by Tiffany’s NYC in 1961, it doesn’t get much cooler than a vintage Patek split-seconds chronograph. There is something so masculine about the split complication, and to see it on replica watches such a refined piece like a 1960s Patek is just a wonderful juxtaposition. The estimate on this piece is $200,000-$300,000, which to us, considering the condition, seems conservative. Major collectors pay a premium for originality, and it gets no more original than replica watches this. Take a look at Antiquorum’s Charles Tearle explain the watch in video below. This Patek will be sold on Sept 14th in NYC.
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