Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 867'591, CASE NO. 653'483, REF. 1463, MANUFACTURED IN 1949

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, movement no. 867'591, case no. 653'483, ref. 1463, manufactured in 1949
Cal. 13''' nickel-finished lever movement, 23 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, metal dust cap, the silvered dial with applied baton and Arabic numerals, outer tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minutes register, in circular water-resistant-type case with screw back, downturned lugs, two round chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Patek Philippe and Gay Frères link bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1949 and its subsequent sale on 24 November 1949.

Reference 1463 was introduced into the market in 1940 and remained in production until 1965. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 267.

Gay Frères, located in Geneva, specialized in manufacturing jewelry but were also renowned for supplying high quality accessories such as wristwatch bracelets and chains to renowned watch companies in Switzerland.

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