Patek Philippe “Tegolino” ref. 425 The Arabic numerals at 3

The Arabic numerals at 3

date at 3 — runs on the calibre 5035

framed by a tachymeter scale in blue and a finely printed chapter ring

Known for its precision

its radial brushing catching light from centre to edge in the characteristic way that made this dial configuration so suited to the Ellipse's proportions

Patek Philippe “Tegolino” ref. 425 The Arabic numerals at 3The reference 425 affectionately known as the "Tegolino," meaning little roof tile in Italian, for its distinctive curved rectangular case is one of Patek Philippe's most elegant vintage propositions. Produced from the mid 1930s through the late 1950s, it represents the Geneva maison at its most architecturally ambitious: a dress watch conceived as a miniature objet d'art for the wrist. The elongated 18k yellow gold case houses calibre 9"90, a slim