SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 1579, MOVEMENT NO. 868'952, CASE NO. 699'378, MANUFACTURED IN 1959

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold chronograph wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 1579, movement no. 868'952, case no. 699'378, manufactured in 1959
Cal. 13''' nickel-finished lever movement, 23 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, silvered matte dial, applied gold square-shaped and Arabic numerals, outer five minute divisions and tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, large circular case, downturned angular or "spider" lugs, snap on back, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch in 1959 and its subsequent sale on 28 May 1959. Furthermore delivered with a later Patek Philippe wooden presentation box and outer packaging.

To the best of our knowledge, this watch as never been offered in public before.

Production of reference 1579 was launched in 1943. The large case and unusual lugs, also called spider lugs because of their resemblance to a spider's legs, make it easily distinguishable from other Patek Philippe chronograph wristwatches of the era.

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