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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Tachometer Scale
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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Tachometer Scale

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, REF. 533, MOVEMENT NO. 867'121, CASE NO. 646'818, MANUFACTURED IN 1947

Closed13 June 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Tachometer Scale
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, Ref. 533, Movement No. 867'121, Case No. 646'818, Manufactured in 1947
Cal. 13''' mechanical movement, 23 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied pink gold Arabic and baton numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions and tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials for 30 minute register and constant seconds, circular case, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, snap on back, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
33mm diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with tachometer scale in 1947 and its subsequent sale on March 2, 1948. Furthermore delivered with a Patek Philippe service estimate dated April 7, 1999.

Reference 533 was introduced into the market in 1937 and is distinguished by the elegant look of its Calatrava case with the typical flat bezel. This model remained in production until 1956.

Reference 533 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 264.