Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 1578, MOVEMENT NO. 703'789, CASE NO. 683'453, MANUFACTURED IN 1954

Closed11 June 2013

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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 1578, Movement No. 703'789, Case No. 683'453, Manufactured in 1954
Cal. 27SC mechanical movement, stamped twice with the Geneva Seal, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied Arabic and dagger numerals, center seconds, circular case, down-turned spider lugs, snap on case back, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial, and movement signed
35mm diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1954 and its subsequent sale on April 5th of the following year.

Patek Philippe produced the reference 1578 from 1943 until approximately 1965. The model was made in yellow, white and pink gold with both subsidiary seconds and center seconds like the present watch. The center seconds model was produced in two series. The first has the caliber 12 SCI and the second has the caliber 27SC.