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PATEK PHILIPPE, FOR GENERAL MOTORS, VERY RARE LIMITED EDITION YELLOW GOLD 'CALATRAVA', WITH BLACK DIAL AND 'POINTED' HOURS OUTER TRACK, REF. 1578GM
已结束2024年6月14日
估价
USD 12,000–20,000
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专家说明
Reference 1578 was launched in 1943 and produced until the mid 1960s. Nicknamed 'Spider Lugs' for its angular and luxe styled lugs, the watch came in an assortment of dial configurations over the 20 plus years of manufacturing. The present lot designated reference 1578GM is only one of 20 examples featuring a black dial which was created for the General Motors Company to gift to their important executives. Furthermore, the present watch features a different design in the outer track with triangular "pointed" hour hashes, making it a possibly unique variation of this already rare and coveted reference.
General Motor Company
Based in Detroit, Michigan, GMC is a large worldwide business with staff in the thousands over 6 continents. From electric cars to heavy-duty full-size trucks, General Motors provides a range of vehicles including big name brands such as Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac. Since their beginnings in the late 19th century, they have grown to become the most widely recognized motor distributor in the world.
The present watch belonged to Mr. K. P. Smith, who worked during GM’s crucial decades, a total of 30 years for long service to the company. The case back of the watch reads:
GMC. GMOO, K.P. SMITH, 1934-1964
GMOO refers to the General Motors Overseas Office, which during the mid-20th century was a crucial element of the company as they began to work more with international brands such as with UK brand Vauxhall and German brand Opel. In addition, leading up to World War II, General Motors produced vast quantities of armaments, vehicles, and aircraft for the Allied war effort, helping to cultivate their multinational interests. Mr. K. P. Smith worked with GMOO which allowed him to travel to Egypt, Cuba and Washington D.C. At a significant time in the brand’s history, the original owner of the present watch would have witnessed the rise of this great American corporation and his watch is a symbol of great achievement and long-standing commitment.
General Motor Company
Based in Detroit, Michigan, GMC is a large worldwide business with staff in the thousands over 6 continents. From electric cars to heavy-duty full-size trucks, General Motors provides a range of vehicles including big name brands such as Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac. Since their beginnings in the late 19th century, they have grown to become the most widely recognized motor distributor in the world.
The present watch belonged to Mr. K. P. Smith, who worked during GM’s crucial decades, a total of 30 years for long service to the company. The case back of the watch reads:
GMC. GMOO, K.P. SMITH, 1934-1964
GMOO refers to the General Motors Overseas Office, which during the mid-20th century was a crucial element of the company as they began to work more with international brands such as with UK brand Vauxhall and German brand Opel. In addition, leading up to World War II, General Motors produced vast quantities of armaments, vehicles, and aircraft for the Allied war effort, helping to cultivate their multinational interests. Mr. K. P. Smith worked with GMOO which allowed him to travel to Egypt, Cuba and Washington D.C. At a significant time in the brand’s history, the original owner of the present watch would have witnessed the rise of this great American corporation and his watch is a symbol of great achievement and long-standing commitment.