This Patek Philippe wristwatch in 18k yellow gold dates from around 1930, when the manufacture was defining the codes of the modern dress watch. Its oversized case, measuring 30 x 42.5mm, was unusually generous for the period and gives the piece a strong presence on the wrist. Clean lines, a balanced dial and meticulous hand finishing reflect Patek Philippe's craftsmanship between the wars. Presented on a leather strap, it is a rare pre-war Patek Philippe for collectors of early wristwatches.