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Lot Essay
This reference 1415 is from the third series of the celebrated model showing the names of 41 world locations as opposed to 28 of the earlier version. Furthermore, it utilizes the desirable ‘globe’ hour hand. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe in Geneva, this watch is offered in exceptional condition.
Reference 1415 was introduced in 1939 and remained in production until around 1954, its movement based on the well-established Patek Philippe in-house caliber 12-120.
Some 115 movements were upgraded for this model with the ingenious, patented world time mechanism invented by Louis Cottier, the celebrated Geneva watchmaker. Reference 1415 HU (for Heure Universelle or World Time) was available in yellow or pink gold. Approximately 32 examples were made in pink gold and the majority in yellow gold. Only one example in platinum is known to date.
Until 1948, reference 1415 HU was only available with the classic metal dial, either silvered or more exclusively rose. During the very last years of production, an exceedingly small series was fitted with a cloisonné enamel dial.
The hand-engraved bezels show international cities around the world. Whereas earlier examples of reference 1415 HU list only 28 cities, the later generation lists 41 locations.
Examples of reference 1415 HU, both with metal and enamel dials, are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 243 - 244, and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe - Volume II, pp. 342 - 344.
Reference 1415 was introduced in 1939 and remained in production until around 1954, its movement based on the well-established Patek Philippe in-house caliber 12-120.
Some 115 movements were upgraded for this model with the ingenious, patented world time mechanism invented by Louis Cottier, the celebrated Geneva watchmaker. Reference 1415 HU (for Heure Universelle or World Time) was available in yellow or pink gold. Approximately 32 examples were made in pink gold and the majority in yellow gold. Only one example in platinum is known to date.
Until 1948, reference 1415 HU was only available with the classic metal dial, either silvered or more exclusively rose. During the very last years of production, an exceedingly small series was fitted with a cloisonné enamel dial.
The hand-engraved bezels show international cities around the world. Whereas earlier examples of reference 1415 HU list only 28 cities, the later generation lists 41 locations.
Examples of reference 1415 HU, both with metal and enamel dials, are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 243 - 244, and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe - Volume II, pp. 342 - 344.