製造商: Patek Philippe 年份: 1970 型號: 1463 機芯編號: 869’244 錶殼號碼: 2’615’216 型號名稱: Tasti Tondi 材料: 18K pink gold 機芯: Manual, cal. 13’’’, 23 jewels 錶帶/ 錶鏈: 18K pink gold Gay Frères riveted bracelet, max length 200mm 錶扣: 18K pink gold Gay Frères deployant clasp 尺寸: 35mm diameter 簽名: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed 配件: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and fitted presentation box. Delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1970 and its subsequent date of sale on 21st August 1972.
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Stepping into the 1940s, a demand for a wristwatch enabling gentlemen to step into the new world of adventure was soaring. A chronograph timepiece that is not only robust with good looks, the practically was also vital for the era. Patek Philippe’s answer for this rising demand was the now legendary reference 1463, the “Tasti Tondi” translated as “round pushers”. Differentiating from its big brother chronograph reference 130, these pushers debuted together with its screwed down caseback gave the “Tasti Tondi” a water-resistant ability, a first for the brand.
According to scholars, approximately 720 pieces of the reference were produced between 1940 to 1965 across three metals, yellow gold, stainless steel, and very few in pink gold. In fact, approximately only 49 ref. 1463 in pink gold have appeared publicly in the auction market, underlining the rarity of the present stunning example.
Born in 1970 and found its way to its first owner on 21st August 1972, the present pink gold example is very well-preserved thanks to its exceptional water-proof case made by one of the finest Geneva water-resistant case maker, Taubert, identified by the Key number 11 stamped on the inner caseback. Since 1924, Taubert purchase Frères Borgel where an additional “FB” hallmark was stamped as well on their products.
A specimen from 54 years ago, the present example boasts crisp hallmark on its caseband. Encapsulated by the crisp bevels of its stepped bezel is an exceptional Arabic numeral dial manufactured by Stern identified with 93 ☆ stamped on the back of the dial. With all its desirable raised hard enamel throughout the signature and graphics completely intact and a strong pink gold case that features beautiful downturn lugs, this 1463 is the definition of a collectible time capsule piece.
13 years since it was last offered publicly in auction, the Tasti Tonti belonged to the original owner who received it as a birthday gift. Originally born on a leather strap, the current owner styled it with a gorgeous matching pink gold bracelet to enhance the collectibility of this gorgeous specimen. Highly desirable and stamped with Gay Frères, it is considered one of the best - if not the best overall - bracelet makers of all times, his creations as scarce as they are sublime and comfortable. It is no surprise that the company was the “go-to” bracelet supplier for the most distinguished brands on the market.
The present Tasti Tondi is also blessed with its original Certificate of Origin, presentation box and an Extract from the Archives, making this specimen one not to be missed.
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.