Signed Patek Philippe & Co, Genève, Ref. 1579, Movement No. 867'549, Case No. 654'204, Manufactured in 1943

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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare 18k Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe & Co, Genève, Ref. 1579, Movement No. 867'549, Case No. 654'204, Manufactured in 1943
Movement: Manual, Cal. 13''', 23 jewels
Dial: Silvered, Roman and baton numerals, two subsidiary dials, tachymeter scale
Case: 18k gold, snap on back, 'spider' lugs, 36mm diam.
Buckle: Patek Philippe 18k gold buckle
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated August 4, 1949 and a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on August 11, 1949

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Lot Essay

Reference 1579 was launched at the Basel fair in 1943 and remained in Patek Philippe catalogues until 1964. The three-piece cases were made by Wenger, the dials were provided by the renowned Stern Frères, the movements based on the Valjoux 13''' ébauche, renamed by Patek Philippe caliber 13-130 after having been finished to highest standards in the firm’s workshops.

The present example boasts a very nice cream colored patina to the dial and the gold hallmark to the well preserved case side is crisp.

Reference 1579 is described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches, Volume II, pp. 267-268.

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