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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Original Certificate
Lot 199

Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Original Certificate

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 1579, MOVEMENT NO. 867'423, CASE NO. 651'862, MANUFACTURED IN 1948

Closed13 June 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Original Certificate
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 1579, Movement No. 867'423, Case No. 651'862, Manufactured in 1948
Cal. 13''' mechanical movement, 23 jewels, stamped with the Geneva Seal, silvered matte dial, applied Arabic and square numerals, outer tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials for 30 minute register and constant seconds, circular case, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, down-turned spider lugs, snap-on back, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial, and movement signed
36mm diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1948 and its subsequent sale on July 14 of the following year.

The paramount elements for a vintage collectible watch are to combine a distinguished signature, with a state of the art complicated movement together with a great design and when possible original accessories. This rare pink gold reference 1579 chronograph meets these demands as not only one of Patek Philippe's most iconic classic chronograph models but retains the original certificate of origin.

Bought by the current owner some 15 years ago it is preserved in very nice condition and is as contemporary and attractive today for a collector as when it was launched in the 1940s.