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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised hour markers in gold in 1950 and its subsequent sale on 22 December 1950.
Reference 1579 enjoys substantial popularity thanks to its large case diameter and the prominent, facetted lugs. Regrettably, the latter do not respond well to careless polishing and many examples of this beautiful reference have not survived in good condition.
The present "spider lug" chronograph however is not only preserved in magnificent condition, but furthermore offers a vast array of complimentary features, resulting in becoming one of the most desirable specimen to appear on the market in recent years:
- Condition wise, as mentioned earlier, it joins a small elite having survived with incredibly sharp and substantial lugs, but also the original crown, crisp hallmark and wonderful tone on tone dial
- Its great retailer signature, Serpico y Laino, one of the world's most prominent and fascinating Patek Philippe representative in South America. It is beautiful to see how both the case back and the clasp are stamped. In fact, in-depth research reveals that this is the only pink gold reference 1579 retailed by this celebrated Venezuelan house known to exist to date
- The charismatic two-tone dial of such wonderful contrast and subtle patina that it is rare to find such appeal and harmony on any chronograph
- Its freshness to the market, coming directly from a distinguished collector and never having appeared before at auction.
All the above elements united render this reference 1579 a fantastic addition to any distinguished collection.
Reference 1579 enjoys substantial popularity thanks to its large case diameter and the prominent, facetted lugs. Regrettably, the latter do not respond well to careless polishing and many examples of this beautiful reference have not survived in good condition.
The present "spider lug" chronograph however is not only preserved in magnificent condition, but furthermore offers a vast array of complimentary features, resulting in becoming one of the most desirable specimen to appear on the market in recent years:
- Condition wise, as mentioned earlier, it joins a small elite having survived with incredibly sharp and substantial lugs, but also the original crown, crisp hallmark and wonderful tone on tone dial
- Its great retailer signature, Serpico y Laino, one of the world's most prominent and fascinating Patek Philippe representative in South America. It is beautiful to see how both the case back and the clasp are stamped. In fact, in-depth research reveals that this is the only pink gold reference 1579 retailed by this celebrated Venezuelan house known to exist to date
- The charismatic two-tone dial of such wonderful contrast and subtle patina that it is rare to find such appeal and harmony on any chronograph
- Its freshness to the market, coming directly from a distinguished collector and never having appeared before at auction.
All the above elements united render this reference 1579 a fantastic addition to any distinguished collection.