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Lot 4060
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 1518, MOVEMENT NO. 863'177, CASE NO. 632'516, MANUFACTURED IN 1943
Closed30 November 2011
Price Realised
HKD 2,300,000
More Information
Specialist note
US$212,500-300,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial, raised hour markers in gold and tachometer scale in 1943 and its subsequent sale on 14 July 1944.
This reference 1518 is a very attractive and well preserved example of this iconic model, combining the vintage style of the 1940s and modernised post war 1950s design rendering it a very unique look.
The present reference 1518 stands out by its very appealing, clean overall condition. Clearly seldom used, it shows only light signs of surface wear; the case is rich and retains strong case proportions for a nearly 70 years old wristwatch. The gold mark to the case band is clearly visible and crisp.
The present reference 1518 is a highly collectable example for the aficionado of this landmark model.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial, raised hour markers in gold and tachometer scale in 1943 and its subsequent sale on 14 July 1944.
This reference 1518 is a very attractive and well preserved example of this iconic model, combining the vintage style of the 1940s and modernised post war 1950s design rendering it a very unique look.
The present reference 1518 stands out by its very appealing, clean overall condition. Clearly seldom used, it shows only light signs of surface wear; the case is rich and retains strong case proportions for a nearly 70 years old wristwatch. The gold mark to the case band is clearly visible and crisp.
The present reference 1518 is a highly collectable example for the aficionado of this landmark model.