PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, SCROLLED LUGS, REF. 1491

Reference 1491, launched in 1940, is a perfect example of Patek Philippe's continuous search for new and avant-garde innovations, whether in the movement of their watches, or, as in this instance, in the design. The unusual lugs of this model are the progenitor of the new era of watchmaking design that fully dawned in the sixties with unusual case shapes, stepped bezels and fancy lugs.

The most pleasant aesthetic combination, the two-tone champagne dial with with fifth of the second scale, this is the only one known so far in yellow gold with the V. Piguet sweeps seconds movement. To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.