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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with rose dial and raised hour markers in gold in 1948 and its subsequent sale on 19 April 1950.
"Pink on pink" references 1518 are not only amongst the most beautiful and sought-after models with mythical appeal but also to be considered one of the rarest colour combinations in the field of complicated vintage Patek Philippe wristwatches. In fact, a detailed research only reveals a total of eight known examples of this landmark model to have appeared on the market and in literature with this dial and case metal combination.
The present specimen stands out by several value-adding factors, including its fine provenance, having been purchased at Christie's New York in 2001 and since then remained in the same private ownership. Furthermore it is one of the very few examples where the Extract of the Archives specifically confirms the rose-coloured dial. Lastly, its overall unmolested and appealing condition paired with the period pink gold bracelet round up its irresistible attraction to any seasoned connoisseur.
Offering a great opportunity to its future owner to join one of the world's most elite clubs ("pink on pink 1518 owners club"), this trophy has always been in the past, is today and will in the future be a "chef-d'oeuvre" in the field of super watches.
Reference 1518
Reference 1518 was launched in 1941 and according to literature, only 281 examples were made until 1954, the majority cased in yellow gold. It was furthermore the first perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch produced in series by any watch company. The model was later replaced by reference 2499, also a perpetual calendar chronograph, but with a wider diameter and fluted lugs.
Reference 1518 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition p. 231 pl. 386, second edition p. 303 pl. 459, and in Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mühe, Brunner, second edition p. 127.
"Pink on pink" references 1518 are not only amongst the most beautiful and sought-after models with mythical appeal but also to be considered one of the rarest colour combinations in the field of complicated vintage Patek Philippe wristwatches. In fact, a detailed research only reveals a total of eight known examples of this landmark model to have appeared on the market and in literature with this dial and case metal combination.
The present specimen stands out by several value-adding factors, including its fine provenance, having been purchased at Christie's New York in 2001 and since then remained in the same private ownership. Furthermore it is one of the very few examples where the Extract of the Archives specifically confirms the rose-coloured dial. Lastly, its overall unmolested and appealing condition paired with the period pink gold bracelet round up its irresistible attraction to any seasoned connoisseur.
Offering a great opportunity to its future owner to join one of the world's most elite clubs ("pink on pink 1518 owners club"), this trophy has always been in the past, is today and will in the future be a "chef-d'oeuvre" in the field of super watches.
Reference 1518
Reference 1518 was launched in 1941 and according to literature, only 281 examples were made until 1954, the majority cased in yellow gold. It was furthermore the first perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch produced in series by any watch company. The model was later replaced by reference 2499, also a perpetual calendar chronograph, but with a wider diameter and fluted lugs.
Reference 1518 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition p. 231 pl. 386, second edition p. 303 pl. 459, and in Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mühe, Brunner, second edition p. 127.