CIRCA: 1953
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold
DIAMETER: 35 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Brown leather strap
DIAL: Silvered with applied gold hour markers, hard enamel inscriptions, tachymeter scale based 1000
MOVEMENT: Cal. 13-130, manual-winding
FUNCTIONS: Time, chronograph, tachymeter
BUCKLE: Patek Philippe 18k gold pin buckle

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In 1940, four years into the production of the reference 130, Patek Philippe & Co. introduced the reference 1463, its first water resistant chronograph - a more robust chronograph compared to the Ref. 130 and made to keep up with the market demand for more masculine wristwatches. This chronograph, known for its distinct round pushers and nicknamed “Tasti Tondi” (round pushers) by Italian collectors stayed in production until approximately 1967.

Featuring a timeless design, the 1463 benefited from the use of a very high quality water resistant case made by Taubert et Fils, a Geneva-based firm known for their water-resistant cases. The three-part case included a screw back as well as a humidity-proof metal cover to protect the movement.

The 1463’s production is divided into three series, the present timepiece (circa 1960) is part of the second series that was produced until 1961. Reference 1463 was powered by Caliber 13-130, which was based on the famed Valjoux 23 but hand-finished lavishly at Patek Philippe’s workshops.

Experts believe that about 720 watches were made, it is also learnt that about 400 of these were made in yellow gold, of which about 157 pieces have been identified.

Reference 1463 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 267, and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume II, pp. 268-269.

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CONDITION REPORT

OVERALL CONDITION: Good
CASE: Shows signs of wear, the case proportions are kept and well defined, two gold hallmarks visible, deep and crisp, One is visible under one of the lugs, the other one is visible between crown and pusher on the band of the case.
DIAL: Original dial, the dial has developed a patina which is pleasing to the eye.
There is a minor loss and aging of the zapon (protective laquer) on the right edge of the dial near the crown, some age marks visible on the dial.
Minor spotting on the dial which is consistent with the age of the dial. The grooves of the chronograph counters are consistent in shape and depth and make us believe that this dial has been cleaned by a professional.
Minor marks on the index at 12 , 1, 4 and 5.
The dial has been washed in the past, as we can see from the back of the dial, indexes have been removed previously. No invasive signs of restauration.
The raised enamel of the dial markings are intact, even the accent on top of the ‘E’ on Genève is visible.

MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. The chronograph function is working.
The movement is protected by a dust cover. The movement is stamped with the hallmark of Geneva. We can see spotting on one of the bridges, otherwise the movement and screws is in good condition.
We do not check the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended.

FUNCTIONS: Time, chronograph, tachymeter

BUCKLE: 18k gold buckle has surface scratches

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