CIRCA: 1953
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold
CASE DIAMETER: 35 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Brown leather strap
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Cal.13-130, manual-winding
FUNCTIONS: Time, chronograph, tachymeter
BUCKLE: Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold pin buckle
WITH: Patek Philippe presentation box, Extract from the Archives dated 1953

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Patek Philippe reference 1463, known to collectors as the “Tasti Tondi” (round buttons), was first introduced to the market in 1940 and distinguished itself from previous chronographs from the brand in several meaningful ways. Chronographs by Patek Philippe prior to the introduction of reference 1463 were made with snap-on casebacks and square pushers, whereas reference 1463 was made with a screw down caseback and round pushers.

These changes were significant in that they meant the 1463 was water resistant, a detail that would not be lost on clients who were active and wanted a watch that would serve them well in all aspects of their lives. Manufactured mostly in 18k yellow gold, such as the present lot, the timepiece is sporty, elegant, and highly collectible.

The present lot was manufactured in 1953 and sold on June 11th, 1956. The watch features raised hour markers and a tachymeter scale on the perimeter of the dial. A wonderful detail of reference 1463 are the engraved, sporty-chic pushers that provide an additional amount of elegance to the timepiece. A notable characteristic of the present lot are the hallmark engravings which remain crisp and well-defined, an extremely rare characteristic not seen very often in vintage watches. The present lot includes its extract from the archives, presentation box, 18k yellow gold tang buckle, and is a must-have timepiece to experience and enjoy.

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall Condition: Very good
Case: The case has light to moderate scratches and very light nicks and the gold has developed a patina, consistent with the age of the watch. The watch may have been lightly polished in the past, but the hallmarks engravings remain crisp and well-defined. The crystal has very light scratches and is slightly loose.
Dial: The dial is in overall good condition with light fading at the "Patek Philippe Geneve” text, very light spotting at the edges, and small scratches and nicks at the chronograph register. The hands have very light scratches and the hour markers have developed a light patina.
Movement: The movement and pushers are in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch
Buckle: The buckle has moderate scratches and wear and the gold has developed a patina, consistent with the age of the watch. Hallmarks engravings remain crisp and well-defined.

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