Introduction:
Patek Philippe 425J Tegolino Art Deco watch, measuring 42.5 x 20.5.  The watch is fitted with a 9"90 caliber manual wind movement # 833788, case# 622162.  The dial is a silver with 18K  gold Breguet numerals.  The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap.  (This is the original style of strap that was fitted on the 425 when is was available for sale.  The watch is further accompanied with an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture in 1940 and further sale in 1941.

Date & Paperwork:
The watch was made in 1940 and is accompanied with an extract from the archives confirming its manufacture and further sale in 1941.  This watch was meticulously cared for.  The watch was not overly polished, it has the original dial, original crystal, and original crown.  Please look at the strong hallmarks still intact.

Essay:

The 425 was launched in 1934 and remained in production until 1960 when it was replaced by the slightly larger reference 2461.
Together with the legendary Calatrava reference 96, This Reference 425 is and was one of Patek Philippe's most popular Iconic wristwatches.  It design is a typical Art Deco architectural design serving as inspiration for the firm's other rectangular models of the time.  It is fitted with the celebrated rectangular-shaped caliber 9-90, Patek Philippe’s finest non-circular movement of the period.

Specifications:
Movement: 9"-90 caliber 18-Jewel manual wind
Case Diameter: 42.5 x 20.5 mm
Dial Color:    Silver
Band Type:   Leather 
Functions: Time Only
Condition:  Super original Condition, the hallmarks are not rubbed and are deep.