製造商: Patek Philippe 年份: 1955 型號: 1463 機芯編號: 868'812 錶殼號碼: 686'397 型號名稱: "Tasti Tondi" 材料: 18K pink gold 機芯: Manual, cal. 13''', 23 jewels 錶帶/ 錶鏈: Leather 錶扣: 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle stamped PPCo 尺寸: 35mm Diameter 簽名: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed 配件: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1955 and its subsequent sale on December 13, 1956.
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Reference 1463 is one of the most popular vintage chronograph wristwatches on the market today. The model is even more favored than it was at the time of production, due to its robust case proportions and oversized chronograph pushers. Along with the elusive reference 1563, it was the only serially produced vintage chronograph model manufactured by Patek Philippe that was fitted with a water-resistant case and round chronograph pushers. The model was a "sportier" alternative to the less robust reference 130.
Previously unknown and fresh to the auction market, the present watch is an exceedingly well-preserved example. Displaying a hallmark on the caseband and another beneath the lug, the watch exhibits powerful lugs and a robust case. The dial is also preserved in excellent condition with raised enamel graphics that do not display any losses.
The watch is furthermore fitted with a dial of the last generation, recognizable by its baton markers and lack of railroad track on the outer register. This dial lends the watch a more masculine, modern look. Overall, we only know of one other pink gold reference 1463 that features the current dial configuration.
Pink gold is particularly rare case metal. To date, no more than 64 examples cased in this material have appeared on the market, underscoring the absolute rarity of the present timepiece.
Since 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.
