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Lot 180
Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold chronograph wristwatch
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, RETAILED BY GUILLERMIN, PARIS, REF. 1579, MOVEMENT NO. 868'030, CASE NO. 664'463, MANUFACTURED IN 1951
Closed16 May 2011
Price Realised
CHF 56,250
More Information
Specialist note
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with tachometer scale in 1951 and its subsequent sale on 21 September 1951.
To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never been offered in public before. It is a very good example displaying natural ageing to the dial and normal levels of wear and polishing one would expect on a 60 year old gold chronograph. This reference 1579 clearly appeals by its credible and authentic patina free of cosmetic interventions.
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 has never been offered in public before. It is a very good example displaying natural ageing to the dial and normal levels of wear and polishing one would expect on a 60 year old gold chronograph. This reference 1579 clearly appeals by its credible and authentic patina free of cosmetic interventions.
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.