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Patek Philippe
Ref. 1491
A fine and attractive pink gold wristwatch with scroll lugs, retailed by Casa Welsch S. A. Lima
- Estimate
- HK$64,000 - 112,000€7,000 - 12,200$8,000 - 14,000
HK$80,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1953
- Reference No
- 1491
- Movement No
- 720'646
- Case No
- 675'793
- Material
- 18k pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 12-400, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Associated stainless steel buckle
- Dimensions
- 34mm diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed by maker, dial furthermore signed by retailer</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Patek Philippe</em> Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present in 1953 and its subsequent sale on July 15th, 1963.
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Catalogue Essay
Patek Philippe’s reference 1491 was a whimsical deviation from the classic gentlemen’s wristwatch. Produced between 1940 and 1958, the model with scrolled lugs had a bold design that sets it apart from more traditional wristwatches of the era. Today, it is immediately recognizable and highly collectible, and the current example is in lovely original condition, with the retailers name prominently displayed on the dial adding charm and rarity to the timepiece.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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