Patek Philippe ref. 439 Double Signed Astrua Torino Black Dial in 18k Rose Gold 18 this elaborate ash tray commemorates

this elaborate ash tray commemorates an event in an Belgian Air Force school

featuring the rarer “Lollipop” second hand

the year Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first Black president

The watch is fitted with a Mk3 so-called ‘radial’ dial

This watch is fitted with a stylish Bulang & Sons leather strap and has been fully serviced by our watchmaker

Patek Philippe ref. 439 Double Signed Astrua Torino Black Dial in 18k Rose Gold 18 this elaborate ash tray commemoratesThe deeper you get into this hobby, the more you begin to appreciate the little details. This rare Art Deco Tank style watch, reference 439, crafted in 18k rose gold and sized at a charming 25 x 33 mm, features a flat snap back case and short lugsoffering a surprising wrist presence despite its understated proportions. The dial is exceptionally rare in a black execution, elegantly fitted with sword hands and bearing the even rarer double signature of