E'cole D'horologerie Student Watch

Every class involves a final project.

In the case of watchmaking school, the final project is a watch. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, this was often a pocket watch, but later, hopeful watchmaking students worked on wristwatches. 

You can spot one of these by the dial: They’ll often be signed with the name of the watchmaking school. Stylistically, they’re typically reflective of the era in which they were made, and are often on the dressier side of the stylistic curve.

In this particular case, what we have is a yellow gold wristwatch from the 1950s-1960s that looks unmistakably like a Patek Philippe Calatrava. Housed in a 34mm 18K yellow gold case with an unsigned crown, an acrylic crystal, and a smooth bezel, it features a satin silver dial with printed and applied quadrant indices, a ‘pencil’ handset, and a handsomely framed date window at 3 o’clock. Signed “École D’Horlogerie, Le Locle,” this piece was made in the watchmaking school in Le Locle, Switzerland.

Powered by an automatic movement and paired to a handsome, brown alligator leather strap, this beautiful mid-century dress watch came from the hand of a well trained watchmaking student, and is thus a unique piece. If it said “Patek Philippe” on the dial, it would warrant another “0” in its price! 

Lucky for you, this wristwatch is not only a bargain, but also a beautiful design object — and a one-of-a-kind.

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

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 one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

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.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

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.