Patek PhilippeChronograph

KEY FACTS

● A yellow gold example of Patek Philippe’s rare ref. 1579 chronograph

● Less than 500 pieces are believed to have been produced over its 20-year production cycle

● Offered by a trade vendor based in Poland

● Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives pertaining to the watch’s provenance

● Reported to be in good working order by the vendor who notes that all parts are original and has graded the watch ‘A’ for condition.

FUNCTIONS

● Time and chronograph

● Powered by the calibre 13-130 chronograph movement (based on a Valjoux 23 ebauche)

● Manual winding with a 42-hour power reserve

SUMMARY

The ref. 1579 was launched in 1943 at the Basel fair and remained on sale for over 20 years. It is estimated that in this time less than 500 examples were made, making it a rare watch within the context of Patek production. This standout reference is distinguished by its relatively large case, and for the first time in the brand’s history, distinctive faceted ‘spider’ lugs. This particular example is finished in yellow gold and has a pulsations dial. Applied Arabic numerals are positioned at 12 and 6, while small pyramid markers make up the remaining hour indicators. Housed inside the case is the calibre 13-130 manual winding chronograph movement which is based on a Valjoux 23 ebauche.

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