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The 1579 reference has a unique position in the production of chronographs at Patek Philippe as being the largest at 36mm but also with the faceleted lugs.
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SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE, REF 1579 MOVEMENT NO.869729, CASE NO. 865838, MANUFACTURED IN 1953
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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18ct Gold Large Chronograph Wristwatch
signed Patek Philippe Geneve, Ref 1579 movement no.869729, case no. 865838, manufactured in 1953
damascened nickel 23 jewel movement, monometallic balance and swan neck precision regulator, matt silvered dial with applied gold pyramid indexs and Arabic numerals to 12 and 6, rose gold hands, outer tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials indicating contant seconds and 30 minute register, in large circular case with down turned face ted lugs, snap on back, maker's strap and 18ct gold Patek Philippe buckle, with an Extract from the Archives confirming the production and sale date 20th September 1955 ,case, dial and movement signed
36 mm
signed Patek Philippe Geneve, Ref 1579 movement no.869729, case no. 865838, manufactured in 1953
damascened nickel 23 jewel movement, monometallic balance and swan neck precision regulator, matt silvered dial with applied gold pyramid indexs and Arabic numerals to 12 and 6, rose gold hands, outer tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials indicating contant seconds and 30 minute register, in large circular case with down turned face ted lugs, snap on back, maker's strap and 18ct gold Patek Philippe buckle, with an Extract from the Archives confirming the production and sale date 20th September 1955 ,case, dial and movement signed
36 mm
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