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Lot 288 THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold chronograph wristwatch
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 1579, MOVEMENT NO. 868'952, CASE NO. 699'378, MANUFACTURED IN 1959
Closed15 November 2010
Price Realised
CHF 62,500
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Specialist note
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch in 1959 and its subsequent sale on 28 May 1959. Furthermore delivered with a later Patek Philippe wooden presentation box and outer packaging.
To the best of our knowledge, this watch as never been offered in public before.
Production of reference 1579 was launched in 1943. The large case and unusual lugs, also called spider lugs because of their resemblance to a spider's legs, make it easily distinguishable from other Patek Philippe chronograph wristwatches of the era.
To the best of our knowledge, this watch as never been offered in public before.
Production of reference 1579 was launched in 1943. The large case and unusual lugs, also called spider lugs because of their resemblance to a spider's legs, make it easily distinguishable from other Patek Philippe chronograph wristwatches of the era.