百達翡麗，罕有，18k金計時腕錶，型號1579，1949年製

Carefully cherished throughout the years, the present timepiece has not been seen at auction for over 15 years, it represents an excellent opportunity for the collector of rare vintage Patek Philippe to obtain a fine example of this famous reference 1579.

Part of the very rare second series, the present reference 1579 ‘spider lugs’ chronograph is very fine and well preserved. The gold of the 36 mm. case has had only minimal polishing over the past 70 years, the angles on the lugs and bezel remain sharp and well defined, the hallmarks are still crisp and clear. The classic second series dial with hard enamel ‘chemin de fer’ scales, applied gold numerals and square indexes has aged naturally giving a charming individual character to the piece. As with most Patek Philippe chronographs of the period, it is fitted with the famous caliber 13’’’130 movement finished to the highest standard.

According to research, less than 480 examples of the reference 1579 were produced and around 200 are known to survive today. The cases were all made by Wenger, one of the very best case makers in Geneva at the time. Dating from 1949, the present watch is an early example of the second series dial type which only appeared in the Patek Philippe catalogue the following year.