Schwarzwaldallee 171 4058 Basel, Switzerland
This distinguished horological sale presents a comprehensive collection spanning diverse eras and craftsmanship. Leading the offering is an exceptional array of luxury wristwatches from esteemed Swiss manufactures, prominently featuring Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Rolex. The sale is further enriched by fine groups of collectible pocket watches, notably including historically significant American examples from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a comprehensive overview for discerning collector
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LOT 414:
Patek Philippe
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Start price:
100,000
CHF
Estimate :
100,000 CHF - 150,000 CHF
Buyer's Premium: 25%
VAT: 8.1%
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Item Overview
Description:
Patek Philippe
Retailed by “Gübelin”, Ref. 1579
No. 868528/679665, circa 1953
A 18k yellow gold manual winding chronograph wristwatch with tachometer scale
Case: round with so called “spider lugs”, snap-on case back, case key maker “1”, signed
Dial: silvered with applied pyramidal indexes, feuille hands, two registers for the contant seconds and 30 minutes
indication, outer 1/5th minute track, outer tachometer scale, signed
Movement: manual winding, cal. 13-130, Côtes de Genève decoration, cut bimetalic balance spring, 23 jewels,
8 adjustments, micrometer regulator on the balance bridge, signed
Buckle/Clasp: 18k yellow gold buckle, stamped “PP & Co”
Dimensions: 36 mm
Weight: 51,4 g
Accessories: original invoice from Beyer Chronometrie and Patek Philippe service presentation box
The reference 1579 represents one of the most extraordinary achievements in Patek Philippe’s chronograph heritage and stands as a true grail among vintage chronograph watches. The “spider lugs” – this distinctive case design feature gives the reference 1579 its unmistakable character. These elongated, curved lugs extend gracefully from the case, creating an almost sculptural quality that earned the watch its arachnid nickname. The lugs’ elegant sweep perfectly complements the watch’s proportions and creates a distinctive silhouette that’s instantly recognizable to collectors. Produced in the 1940s and early 1950s, the reference 1579 was equipped with the legendary caliber 13 lines, one of the finest chronograph movements ever created. This movement, based on a Valjoux ebauche but finished to Patek Philippe’s exacting standards, delivered exceptional precision and reliability while maintaining the thin profile essential for elegant chronographs. What makes the 1579 particularly significant is how it embodies Patek Philippe’s mastery of sports complications during an era when such pieces were relatively rare. The watch typically featured a clean, legible dial design with applied markers and elegant hands, creating perfect harmony between sporting functionality and dress watch refinement. The reference 1579 has achieved legendary status among collectors, representing the pinnacle of vintage chronograph design. Its combination of distinctive case architecture, exceptional movement, and historical significance makes it one of the most coveted timepieces in the vintage market. According to the Patek Philippe scholar John Reardon, Collectability, today only 5 examples of a reference 1579 are known back to the market with Gübelin double signature on the dial. It makes the present example rarer and even more desirable for avid collectors of Patek Philippe vintage wristwatches.
Retailed by “Gübelin”, Ref. 1579
No. 868528/679665, circa 1953
A 18k yellow gold manual winding chronograph wristwatch with tachometer scale
Case: round with so called “spider lugs”, snap-on case back, case key maker “1”, signed
Dial: silvered with applied pyramidal indexes, feuille hands, two registers for the contant seconds and 30 minutes
indication, outer 1/5th minute track, outer tachometer scale, signed
Movement: manual winding, cal. 13-130, Côtes de Genève decoration, cut bimetalic balance spring, 23 jewels,
8 adjustments, micrometer regulator on the balance bridge, signed
Buckle/Clasp: 18k yellow gold buckle, stamped “PP & Co”
Dimensions: 36 mm
Weight: 51,4 g
Accessories: original invoice from Beyer Chronometrie and Patek Philippe service presentation box
The reference 1579 represents one of the most extraordinary achievements in Patek Philippe’s chronograph heritage and stands as a true grail among vintage chronograph watches. The “spider lugs” – this distinctive case design feature gives the reference 1579 its unmistakable character. These elongated, curved lugs extend gracefully from the case, creating an almost sculptural quality that earned the watch its arachnid nickname. The lugs’ elegant sweep perfectly complements the watch’s proportions and creates a distinctive silhouette that’s instantly recognizable to collectors. Produced in the 1940s and early 1950s, the reference 1579 was equipped with the legendary caliber 13 lines, one of the finest chronograph movements ever created. This movement, based on a Valjoux ebauche but finished to Patek Philippe’s exacting standards, delivered exceptional precision and reliability while maintaining the thin profile essential for elegant chronographs. What makes the 1579 particularly significant is how it embodies Patek Philippe’s mastery of sports complications during an era when such pieces were relatively rare. The watch typically featured a clean, legible dial design with applied markers and elegant hands, creating perfect harmony between sporting functionality and dress watch refinement. The reference 1579 has achieved legendary status among collectors, representing the pinnacle of vintage chronograph design. Its combination of distinctive case architecture, exceptional movement, and historical significance makes it one of the most coveted timepieces in the vintage market. According to the Patek Philippe scholar John Reardon, Collectability, today only 5 examples of a reference 1579 are known back to the market with Gübelin double signature on the dial. It makes the present example rarer and even more desirable for avid collectors of Patek Philippe vintage wristwatches.
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