Introduced in 1943, Patek Philippe reference 1579 definitely exults a seductive allure that remains today sophisticated with an elegant appeal. Due to its fanciful lugs in the shape of briolette diamonds, the reference is often referred to as the “Spider Lugs" chronograph. This unusual feature propelled this watch to one of the most impressive case designs of the 1950s.
Made in 1946, this reference 1579 in pink gold is superbly complemented by a first series pink dial. Over the course of its production, Stern Frères produced two series of dials for the reference 1579 that can be differentiated by the shape of the indexes. The second series dials have square indexes as opposed to the sleek and elegant baton indexes found on the present watch. However, this dial reveals more treasures. Whereas the majority of chronographs had speed related scales such as the tachymeter printed on the dial, the present example features a much rarer pulsometer scale, and most certainly spent a larger part of its life comfortably strapped on the wrist of an elegant physician. Out of the 174 examples produced during two decades, only 7 retailed by Freccero are known and only 3 with a pulsometer scale.
When the watch originally appeared on the market the protective lacquer had aged and flaked off, it has been professionally removed and a new coat reapplied giving it back its original sheen and beauty.
The present Patek Philippe’s oversized reference 1579 is a watch that will attract all connoisseurs for its rarity, elegance and classic timelessness.