The decadent Patek Philippe ref. 4239/1J dates to 1976, with a Vermeer dial and a bracelet that resembles the oozy goodness of melted chocolate. It’s a shockingly indulgent design for one of the watch world’s most traditional brands. Which makes it highly collectible.
The watch epitomizes exclusivity, rumored to be one of only ten pieces ever produced. While Patek Philippe isn't typically known for glammy artistic designs, the brand’s designers – like a lot of people in the grooviest of decades – went wild with experimentation in the 1970s.
Crafted entirely from 18k yellow gold, this piece stands as a stunning and rare testament to a daring spirit. It boasts a unique design that seamlessly complements the renowned and admired Vermeer dial. The dial exhibits a specific color palette, ranging between brown and purple depending on how the light reflects off the brushed finishing.
Upon closer inspection at the bottom of the dial, one can discern the rare Sigma signature nestled between the SWISS, indicating that the hands and markers are indeed made of gold.
Powering this exceptional timepiece is the manual winding calibre 250, embodying the expertise of the Patek Philippe brand.
With bracelet links and a dial that mimic melted chocolate, it's like wearing a delightful treat on your wrist—sure to spark joy and make you the envy of the playful at heart.