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Lot Essay
A very rare example of the legendary reference 1463, the present timepiece showcases the longstanding and continuing alliance between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co.
Reference 1463 was launched in 1940 and remained in production until approximately 1969, the year of manufacture of the present watch. It was the first water resistant chronograph of the Patek Philippe manufacture, with a case supplied by Taubert, specialized in waterproof cases, and assembled with a screw back and dust metal cover protecting the movement.
With a production divided in three series, the present timepiece stands out by its exclusive combination of a Tiffany & Co. signed last generation dial, omitting the railway minute divisions, and its extraordinary overall condition. Bestowed with a highly attractive case displaying strong proportions with a more angular stepped bezel design than earlier series and its original pushers, the wristwatch furthermore showcases a very clear gold hallmark between the bottom lugs. The best of two generations of dial making, the present dial displays a great shine, with all scales and the signature beautifully raised in hard enamel and the modern and sleek look of the new age.
Since its launch, the desirability of the reference 1463 has never ceased. Destined for a clientele in quest of an elegant yet sporty wristwatch, Patek Philippe’s first chronograph model fitted with a water-resistant type case and round chronograph buttons is as popular today as it was at the time of its introduction.
The alliance between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. began in 1851 under the guidance of the companies’ owners, Charles Louis Tiffany and Antoine Norbert de Patek. In 1854, Tiffany & Co. began introducing Patek Philippe watches to the American market, including some of the rarest models.
A similar example of a reference 1463 retailed by Tiffany & Co. with movement number 869’173 and case number 2’647’835 sold at auction in 2007 in New York
Reference 1463 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 267 and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume II, pp. 268-269.
Reference 1463 was launched in 1940 and remained in production until approximately 1969, the year of manufacture of the present watch. It was the first water resistant chronograph of the Patek Philippe manufacture, with a case supplied by Taubert, specialized in waterproof cases, and assembled with a screw back and dust metal cover protecting the movement.
With a production divided in three series, the present timepiece stands out by its exclusive combination of a Tiffany & Co. signed last generation dial, omitting the railway minute divisions, and its extraordinary overall condition. Bestowed with a highly attractive case displaying strong proportions with a more angular stepped bezel design than earlier series and its original pushers, the wristwatch furthermore showcases a very clear gold hallmark between the bottom lugs. The best of two generations of dial making, the present dial displays a great shine, with all scales and the signature beautifully raised in hard enamel and the modern and sleek look of the new age.
Since its launch, the desirability of the reference 1463 has never ceased. Destined for a clientele in quest of an elegant yet sporty wristwatch, Patek Philippe’s first chronograph model fitted with a water-resistant type case and round chronograph buttons is as popular today as it was at the time of its introduction.
The alliance between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. began in 1851 under the guidance of the companies’ owners, Charles Louis Tiffany and Antoine Norbert de Patek. In 1854, Tiffany & Co. began introducing Patek Philippe watches to the American market, including some of the rarest models.
A similar example of a reference 1463 retailed by Tiffany & Co. with movement number 869’173 and case number 2’647’835 sold at auction in 2007 in New York
Reference 1463 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 267 and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume II, pp. 268-269.