978
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1463
Tasti Tondi
A very fine, rare and extremely attractive yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with screw back
- Estimate
- HK$800,000 - 1,600,000€88,100 - 176,000$103,000 - 205,000
HK$1,250,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1953
- Reference No
- 1463
- Movement No
- 868'565
- Case No
- 679'103
- Model Name
- Tasti Tondi
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 13'''130, 23 jewels, stamped twice with the Geneva seal
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
- Dimensions
- 35mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1953 and its subsequent sale on March 19, 1954
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
It is estimated that Patek Philippe produced about 400 pieces in yellow gold realized over its nearly 30 years of production.
The present example of this landmark model has remained in the hands of an important Italian collector for nearly three decades, and is preserved in extremely attractive condition. Most notably, the case perfectly maintains some details which are so often lost to polishing, such as the remarkably well-defined double step to the bezel. The dial as well has acquired an extremely light and even ivory patina, amplifying its attractiveness and vintage feel.
Combining atypicality for the brand, rarity and stunning condition, the present example is without a doubt destined to become one of the crown jewels of the collection of its future owner.
The present example of this landmark model has remained in the hands of an important Italian collector for nearly three decades, and is preserved in extremely attractive condition. Most notably, the case perfectly maintains some details which are so often lost to polishing, such as the remarkably well-defined double step to the bezel. The dial as well has acquired an extremely light and even ivory patina, amplifying its attractiveness and vintage feel.
Combining atypicality for the brand, rarity and stunning condition, the present example is without a doubt destined to become one of the crown jewels of the collection of its future owner.
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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