Swiss stainless steel watch with two tone dial Circa 1941

Stainless steel watch by Patek Philippe
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A Swiss stainless steel open faced watch with two tone dial, made in 1941. Jeweled nickel lever movement, stamped twice with the seal of Geneva.
Two-tone silvered dial with guilloché centerfield, matte chapter ring with black painted radial Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, subsidiary seconds, outer dot minute divisions, three piece case, case, dial, and movement signed.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Cie. Genève
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Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale in 1941. Together with an unsigned stainless steel chain terminating with a medal fob, and associated presentation box.

With its large format, stunning two-tone dial, three-part case and handsomely bevelled large circular bow, this watch is an extremely attractive and fascinating piece. An oversized stainless steel vintage Patek Philippe watch is a perennial favourite among collectors; indeed, it boggles the mind to consider the value of such a watch were it a wristwatch instead.

An example with a similar dial is illustrated in John Goldberger, Patek Philippe Steel Watches, 2010. A second similar example of the Ref. 625 is illustrated on p. 34-35, bearing movement and case serial numbers two following this watch.