Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Diamonds

Patek Philippe may be known for its complicated calendar watches, but it’s equally renowned for the simple, elegant dress watches it makes for both men and women.

Take the Twenty-4 line, for example: Released in 1999, this ladies’ collection is geared toward the modern women in search of a superlative timepiece that oozes elegance and class. Available in rectangular and round case profiles in various metals and configurations, it’s one of the best dedicated women’s watch collections on the market today.

This particular Twenty-4, a Reference 4909/50R-001, features a 22mm, rectangular rose gold case with an exceptional diamond set case, dial, and bracelet, all done by Patek's factory.

While many Twenty-4 models were made with quartz calibers within, this piece, representing the high end of the Patek ladies offerings, is instead equipped with a manual winding in house movement.

This is a stunning timepiece that must be seen in person to be believed!

Founded in Geneva in 1839, Patek Philippe occupies a rare position in watchmaking: a manufacture whose name has become shorthand for the very highest level of traditional Swiss horology. Its reputation has been built not simply on complication, but on an extraordinary continuity of design, technical innovation, hand-finishing, and craftsmanship. From the elemental elegance of the Calatrava to milestones such as the Reference 1518, the first serially produced perpetual-calendar chronograph wristwatch, Patek Philippe has repeatedly created watches that define their categories rather than participate in them.

Family-owned and independent since the Stern family acquired the company in 1932, Patek has the unusual freedom to think in generations rather than seasons. That independence has produced some wonderfully contrarian decisions, including discontinuing the wildly desirable steel Nautilus Reference 5711 at the height of its popularity. Today, its collection spans restrained dress watches, complicated masterpieces, and contemporary icons such as the Nautilus and Aquanaut, yet a remarkably consistent design language runs through them all.

For many collectors, owning a Patek Philippe represents something close to the summit of the hobby; for others, Patek becomes the hobby itself. Either way, few manufactures combine history, mechanical achievement, design, rarity, and emotion quite so convincingly. And, yes, as the famous campaign has reminded us for decades, ownership is supposedly temporary. You never actually own a Patek Philippe…

Well, you know the rest.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

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Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.