Patek Philippe. A fine and large stainless steel wristwatch with teardrop lugs
Patek Philippe. A fine and large stainless steel wristwatch with teardrop lugs

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, REF. 1503, MOVEMENT NO. 923'701, CASE NO. 630'423, MANUFACTURED IN 1943

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Patek Philippe. A fine and large stainless steel wristwatch with teardrop lugs
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, ref. 1503, movement no. 923'701, case no. 630'423, manufactured in 1943
Cal. 12'''120 nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, the silvered matte dial with applied steel dot and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, in circular case with teardrop lugs, snap on back, 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 1943 and its subsequent sale on 7 September 1943.

This watch has never been offered at auction before and is thought to be the only reference 1503 in stainless steel to appear in public to date.

Reference 1503 features a similar case design and dial layout as reference 1509 and was in production from 1941 until the early 1950s.

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