SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 1579, MOVEMENT NO. 863'252, CASE NO. 633'401, MANUFACTURED IN 1943

Carefully cherished throughout the years, the present timepiece represents an excellent opportunity for the collector of rare vintage Patek Philippe to obtain a fine example of this famous reference 1579 'first series'. According to research, approximately 250 pieces were produced from which 105 are known to the market.

Part of the very rare first series, the present reference 1579 ‘spider lugs’ chronograph is very fine and well preserved. The gold of the 36 mm. case has had only minimal polishing over the past 80 years, the angles on the lugs and bezel remain sharp and well defined, the hallmarks are still crisp and clear.

Reference 1579
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 calibre 13-130 after having been finished to highest standards in the firm’s workshops. Around 470 watches were made in total and of these, approximately 250 were made in yellow gold of which 105 are known publicly today.

Reference 1579 was made in two series:

- 1st series from 1943 to 1949: Arabic and baton numerals, baton or feuille hands
- 2nd series from 1950 to 1964: Arabic and square numerals, feuille hands, such as the present watch