1990s Patek Philippe for Gübelin 4457/1 Double Signed 18k Gold 23mm Manual Watch

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Double signed vintage Patek Philippe for Gübelin ref. 4457/1 manual wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold, featuring a white dial … Read more Double signed vintage Patek Philippe for Gübelin ref. 4457/1 manual wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold, featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, black square minute track, black baton hands, signed Patek Philippe Genève and Gübelin on the dial, in an octagonal-cornered square case on an integrated scale-pattern 18K yellow gold bracelet. Sets and runs as intended.

Case measures 23 x 26mm x 6mm thick; bracelet 6.5 inches; 66.6 grams gross; original Patek Philippe Genève box included; circa 1975.

Product Specifications:
Item Type: Vintage Manual Wind Dress Watch
Brand: Patek Philippe
Retailer Signature: Gübelin (double signed)
Reference Number: 4457/1
Case Number: 278****
Caliber: Patek Philippe 10-250
Movement: Manual wind, 18 jewels
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Case Shape: Square with octagonal cut corners
Case Construction: Two body, snap-on caseback
Crown: Push-pull
Case Size: 23 x 26mm
Case Thickness: 6mm
Crystal: Mineral glass
Dial: White with black Roman numerals and black square minute track
Indices: Black Roman numerals at all 12 positions
Hands: Black baton hands
Bezel Type: Fixed integrated octagonal frame
Bezel Color: 18K yellow gold
Band Material: Integrated 18K yellow gold scale-pattern bracelet
Band Color: Yellow gold
Band Length: 6.5 inches
Features: Double signed — Patek Philippe Genève and Gübelin on dial; Swiss Made
Style: Vintage luxury dress watch
Circa: 1975
Condition: Good — some scratches on case; sets and runs as intended
Box: Original Patek Philippe Genève box included

About the Watch:
The ref. 4457/1 case is one of Patek Philippe's most elegant mid-century square designs, a clean square face softened by chamfered octagonal corners that give the case a distinctive geometric profile, while the two integrated lug bars connecting the case to the scale-pattern bracelet create a seamless architectural flow from wrist to dial that few watch designs of any era can match.

Scale-pattern bracelet constructed from interlocking woven chevron links in solid 18K yellow gold. The white dial with its black Roman numerals and square minute track maintains the graphic discipline that Patek Philippe applied to its finest dress references throughout the 1970s. No excess, no decoration beyond what is necessary for perfect legibility.

About Patek Philippe for Gübelin:
Gübelin is the celebrated Swiss jeweler and retailer founded in Lucerne in 1854, recognized throughout the 20th century as one of the most prestigious retail partners to which Patek Philippe, Rolex, and other top Swiss houses entrusted their finest references for double-signed sale. A Patek Philippe signed for Gübelin carries two of the most respected names in Swiss watchmaking and luxury retail simultaneously on the same dial, a combination that the collector market consistently premiums above single-signed examples, as the Gübelin signature confirms the watch was selected and sold through one of Europe's most discerning retail channels.

The Gübelin double-signed Patek references are actively sought by collectors of both Patek Philippe and retailer-signed watches as crossover pieces that appeal to multiple collecting categories at once. The caliber 10-250 manual wind movement is among Patek Philippe's most refined slim dress calibers, noted for its exceptional finishing quality and long-term reliability, a movement that continues to run accurately fifty years after its manufacture when properly maintained. This reference, with original Patek Philippe Genève box, case number, and double-signed dial, represents a thoroughly documented and historically significant acquisition. See less