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Patek Philippe Twenty 4 36mm Stainless Steel
Ref. 7300/1200A-010
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Stepping up in Patek Philippe's range
The Twenty~4 began as a rectangular quartz watch at the turn of the century, designed to sit comfortably in the company of jewellery rather than announce itself as a precision instrument. The 7300 reference changed that premise entirely: a round case, a self-winding movement, and with it a shift from accessory to watch in the fullest sense. The calibre now fitted, the 26-330 S C, carries Gyromax balances and a Spiromax spring, is finished to Patek Philippe Seal standard, and winds through a 21-carat gold rotor visible through the exhibition caseback — details that belong to the serious end of the catalogue, in a case that still reads as something a woman might wear to dinner. The grey dial has a sunburst finish that deepens towards a near-black rim, giving it a quiet depth that changes under different light. White-gold Arabic numerals and baton hands carry the lume, and the date at six sits in a white-gold frame that keeps it from looking like an afterthought. The bezel carries two rows of 160 brilliant-cut diamonds, hand-set, which explains why this reference exists at the boundary between horology and jewellery — the movement earns the former, the stones deliver the latter. The bracelet is fully polished solid steel, fastening through a four-catch fold-over clasp that locks with enough conviction to justify the 30-metre rating, even if this watch is unlikely to see much of that.
- Reference
- 7300/1200A-010
- Brand
- Patek Philippe
- Case size
- 36mm
- Case thickness
- 10.05mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Grey
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- 26-330 S C
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 45 hours
- Gem set
- Yes
Learn more about Patek Philippe
Antoine Norbert de Patek, a Polish cavalry officer exiled after the November Uprising, founded a watch business in Geneva in 1839 with his countryman François Czapek. The partnership dissolved after six years, and in 1845 Patek took on the French watchmaker Adrien Philippe, inventor of the keyless winding crown. The firm became Patek Philippe in 1851.
That single invention mattered more than any other in the company's early history: it removed the winding key, and every modern watch descends from it. Queen Victoria bought a Patek pendant watch at the Great Exhibition the same year, establishing the royal patronage the house has traded on ever since.
The Stern family, dial manufacturers and long-standing suppliers, bought the company in 1932 during the Depression. Four generations later it remains in their hands — the last independent family-owned manufacture in Geneva, currently led by Thierry Stern.
Patek's reputation rests on complications: the Calibre 89 of 1989 carried thirty-three of them, and the Grandmaster Chime remains among the most complicated wristwatches made. The Nautilus, drawn by Gérald Genta in 1976 as a steel luxury sports watch, became an unlikely commercial phenomenon four decades after launch.
Production stays deliberately modest, in the tens of thousands annually, and every watch carries the Patek Philippe Seal, an in-house standard the company adopted in 2009 after abandoning the Geneva Seal as insufficiently strict.
- 1839
- Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek found the firm in Geneva.
- 1845
- Adrien Philippe joins, bringing the keyless winding crown.
- 1851
- The company is renamed Patek Philippe; Queen Victoria buys a watch.
- 1932
- The Stern family acquires the company.
- 1976
- The Nautilus debuts, designed by Gérald Genta.
- 2009
- The Patek Philippe Seal replaces the Geneva Seal.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Stainless Steel Watches (2,840), Watches Under 37mm (1,510), Automatic Watches (1,459), Women's Watches (1,431), Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (271) and Grey Dial Watches (229).
2-year Goldsmiths warranty
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch for everyday wear.
Strengths
- 36mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Patek Philippe's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
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| Specification |  7300/1200A-010 | 33498 | 9068BR/12/976/DD00-30- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £21,950 | £19,995 | £15,995 |
| Case size | 36mm | 36mm | 33.5mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 45 hours | — | 38 hours |
| This watch | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 45 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 36mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths at £21,950, pre-owned. No UK retailer we track lists this reference new.
Is this available new?
Not from the UK retailers we track. This reference is listed as pre-owned only, at £21,950 from Goldsmiths. Goldsmiths test every pre-owned watch for authenticity, timekeeping and water resistance, and warrant it for 2 years — the same term they give on a new watch.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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