Collectors of vintage Patek Philippe chronographs are most familiar with the firm’s landmark references: 130, 533, 591, 1463, 530, and 1579. The latter takes a somewhat unique position in this family, as it is the only model featuring fanciful lugs in the shape of briolette diamonds. Thanks to these unusual, faceted lugs, the reference 1579 is also referred to as the “spider” lug chronograph and features one of the most impressive case designs from the mid-20th century.

Released in 1943 at Basel and in production until 1964, the 36mm-diameter Wenger case with faceted downturned lugs and rectangular chronograph buttons has an unconventional look that remains sophisticated with an elegant appeal. The Valjoux ébauche was finished to the highest standards at Patek Philippe’s workshop and today is known as the caliber 13''', one of the finest manual-wind chronograph movements of its era.

The model's 36 millimeter case diameter is particularly large for the period, lending the watch an incredibly modern appearance today boosted by the unusual lugs’ construction: a true timeless icon as wearable today as it was when the watch was designed.