製造商: Patek Philippe 年份: 1942 型號: 1463 機芯編號: 863'094 錶殼號碼: 625'766 型號名稱: Tasti Tondi 材料: Stainless steel 機芯: Manual, cal. 13''', 23 jewels 錶帶/ 錶鏈: Alligator 錶扣: Patek Philippe stainless steel buckle 尺寸: 35mm Diameter 簽名: Case, dial and movement signed 配件: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch with tachometer scale in 1942 and its subsequent sale on July 5th, 1945 文學: For another example of the stainless steel 1463A see, John Goldberger book, “Patek Philippe Steel Watches”, p. 281.
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Launched in the year of 1940, the Patek Philippe ref. 1463 is one of the most popular and coveted vintage chronographs nowadays thanks to its exceptionally robust case proportions, fine aesthetics and oversized chronograph pushers. Ahead of its time — the ref. 1463 was the only vintage chronograph wristwatch, in addition to the elusive ref. 1563, created by Patek Philippe that was fitted with a water-resistant case, screw-down caseback and round chronograph pushers.
The present example comes from the family of the original owner, who was an accomplished officer in the U.S. Army Air Corps, having participated in the Normandy invasion during World War II, having flown elements of the 101st airborne into Sainte Mère-Èglise. An officer and a gentleman, he always purchased the absolute best products he could afford, and would only have it serviced at Patek Philippe in Geneva knowing that the higher cost was worth it to ensure the best possible performance.
The case, made by Taubert Frères, features noteworthy design elements seen only on the earliest production examples, produced until approximately 1943. The differences are remarkable compared with later examples. Its lugs are shorter and thinner, extending out from the case, compared to the downturned lugs found on later examples. The stepped bezel is also unique to these early versions, rising higher than the bezels found on regular production examples.
A charismatic collector’s watch, this early, lovingly cared for timepiece is an extraordinary find and a worthy addition to a collection of distinction.
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.