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How to choose a pre-owned Patek Philippe at Francine Joaillerie<\/h2>\n

Buying a pre-owned Patek Philippe<\/strong> is often the fastest way into a manufacture whose boutique waiting lists stretch over several years. At Francine Joaillerie in Saint-Tropez, every second-hand Patek Philippe is checked by our watchmakers: case and movement authentication, complication testing, condition assessment and full consistency of numbers.<\/p>\n

Before choosing, ask yourself three simple questions: are you looking for a sporty steel watch, a dress piece in gold, or a grand complication? Do you wear 38 mm or larger? Do you want a full set with original box and papers? An extract from the Patek Philippe archives can also be requested from the manufacture to trace a watch's history.<\/p>\n

The great Patek Philippe collections<\/h2>\n
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Collection<\/th>Character<\/th>Best for<\/th><\/tr>\n
Nautilus<\/strong><\/td>Sport-chic octagonal case designed by G\u00e9rald Genta, launched in 1976, horizontally embossed dial<\/td>Lovers of modern icons, highly sought-after in steel<\/td><\/tr>\n
Aquanaut<\/strong><\/td>Modern sports watch introduced in 1997, \"Tropical\" composite strap<\/td>A first sporty step into the manufacture<\/td><\/tr>\n
Calatrava<\/strong><\/td>The quintessential dress watch, born in 1932, Bauhaus-inspired purity<\/td>Timeless elegance for suits and special occasions<\/td><\/tr>\n
Complications<\/strong><\/td>Annual calendars, dual time zones, moon phases<\/td>Collectors who want useful haute horlogerie<\/td><\/tr>\n
Grand Complications<\/strong><\/td>Perpetual calendars, split-seconds chronographs, minute repeaters<\/td>The very summit of Geneva watchmaking<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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Patek Philippe, the Geneva manufacture par excellence<\/h2>\n

Founded in Geneva in 1839, Patek Philippe has remained a family-owned manufacture, in the hands of the Stern family since 1932. The house is renowned for finishing its movements to one of the highest standards in watchmaking, and for its famous motto: \"You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.\"<\/p>\n

That philosophy explains the brand's special place on the pre-owned market: a well-maintained Patek Philippe crosses the decades, gets handed down and can always be restored. It is also why buying from a professional who authenticates, services and guarantees every piece makes all the difference.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
Why buy a pre-owned Patek Philippe rather than new?<\/summary>

The most coveted models, Nautilus and Aquanaut first among them, carry multi-year waiting lists in boutiques. The pre-owned market delivers the exact reference immediately, and opens the door to discontinued references no longer in production.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n

How do you authenticate your Patek Philippe watches?<\/summary>

Every watch goes through our watchmakers' hands: movement and finishing inspection, hallmarks, engravings and case numbers, component checks. Our pieces are sold serviced, under warranty, with a Francine Joaillerie certificate of authenticity.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n

Are box and papers essential?<\/summary>

A full set is always a plus for resale and collecting. A watch without papers remains perfectly legitimate once authenticated by a professional; an archive extract can be requested from the manufacture.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n

Also worth exploring: our pre-owned Rolex watches<\/a>, our Audemars Piguet<\/a> and all our pre-owned men's watches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>","link":"https:\/\/www.francinejoaillerie.com\/en\/brand\/second-hand-patek-philippe-watches\/","name":"Second-hand Patek Philippe watches","slug":"second-hand-patek-philippe-watches","taxonomy":"product_brand","parent":0,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.francinejoaillerie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand\/1054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.francinejoaillerie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.francinejoaillerie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_brand"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.francinejoaillerie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_brand=1054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}