REF. 4526/1J, MOVEMENT NO. 1’410’272, CASE NO. 2’816’286, MANUFACTURED IN 1984

From the 1960s through the 1980s, Patek Philippe produced a remarkable series of jewel-set lady's wristwatches that married the maison's mechanical excellence with the artistry of high jewellery. The reference 4526 belongs to this tradition, its tonneau-shaped profile offering a more architectural silhouette than the round cases typically associated with such pieces. The reference was produced in a variety of gemstone combinations—some set with diamonds and rubies, others with diamonds and sapphires—each variation revealing a different facet of the maison's gem-setting expertise. These were not merely watches adorned with stones; they were conceived as jewels that happened to tell time. For the collector who prizes both mechanical excellence and uncompromising artistry, the reference 4526 represents a singular opportunity to acquire a piece from this storied lineage.