PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 1579J, A RARE GOLD MANUAL-WINDING CHRONGRAPH
CASE NUMBER: 685’841, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 868’780
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Price Realised USD 94,500
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USD 80,000 - USD 120,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 1579J, A RARE GOLD MANUAL-WINDING CHRONGRAPH
The present timepiece is an appealing example of Patek Philippe's celebrated reference 1579, which was introduced in 1943. For a watch made in the 1940s, this chronograph was oversized (at 36 mm.) and featured unusual “spider lugs” because of their resemblance to a spider's legs.
Easily distinguishable from other Patek Philippe chronograph wristwatches of the era, the Ref. 1579 is a veritable classic in the Geneva’s brand line-up of chronographs
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Condition report
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OVERALL CONDITION: The watch is appealing, in good condition for its age with good case proportion and a washed dial in relatively good condition.
CASE: The case is in good condition for its age. Polished. The bezel has a good curve and shape. All four lugs are well balanced, but have been rounded with time and polishing. A gold hallmark is visible on the side of the case between 10 and 11. It is clear and deep.
DIAL: The dial is washed. It is original, but washed either due to oxidation, or stain and as a result it has been restored. Vertical lines are visible when chasing the light with a loupe during the inspection. The signature is still clear and ‘Geneve’ retained its accent. Some loss to the black enamel scale at 2 o’clock.
MOVEMENT: The movement is nice clean and original.
BUCKLE: Patek Philippe gold pin buckle
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Lot 106Sale 21097
CASE NUMBER: 685’841, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 868’780PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 1579J, A RARE GOLD MANUAL-WINDING CHRONGRAPHEstimate: USD 80,000 - 120,000
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