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What is patina leather?

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What is patina leather?
Patina leather has a slightly distressed look to it. You can buy it that way or let it happen naturally. When leather mixes with dirt, body oils and sunlight, it can start to wear down and develop the patina.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Patek Philippe Ellipse White Gold 4830G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Fitted with sapphire crystal and a quartz movement. The baby blue Patek leather strap is equipped with an original white gold pin buckle.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. Straps are made of genuine black leather. Reference #3537J.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe "Jumbo UFO" Automatic Steel Purple 35mm Dial Leather Strap Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Complete with the original Patek black leather strap. Buckle not original.
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 5101P 10-Day Tourbillon Platinum Watch Original Strap
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This particular watch retains its original Patek Philippe brown alligator leather strap, complementing the platinum case and warm dial tones perfectly.
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Classic Chronograph 5070R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This timepiece is presented on a Patek Philippe leather strap and a fold over clasp.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Retrograde 5059J-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Powered by an automatic movement calibre 315 S-QR, the watch comes fitted to a brand-new Patek Philippe black leather strap with a Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold deployant clasp.
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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