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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised hour markers in gold in 1948 and its subsequent sale on 2 October 1950.
This reference 1518 is certainly one of the most attractive and best preserved examples of this iconic model in the rare and much sought-after pink gold case material to appear on the market in recent years. Consigned by the original owner, it has hardly been worn and shows very subtle signs of polishing only, revealing the full potential in size and beauty this reference can offer. The sharp and clean lines of the substantial lugs paired with the crisp hallmark to the side witness that it was always treated with respect and expertise. The charismatic dial has never been subject to cosmetic enhancement, displays the right colour for its period and shows ageing in harmony with the overall excellent condition. The hard enamel signature and scales are as raised as the connoisseur would hope for.
One of the best examples of reference 1518 in pink gold to appear in public in a long time, blessed with private provenance and freshness to the market, this watch represents a veritable trophy for the connoisseur of this legendary model.
Reference 1518
Reference 1518 was launched in 1941 and according to literature, only 281 examples were made until 1954, the majority cased in yellow gold. It was furthermore the first perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch produced in series by any watch company. The model was later replaced by reference 2499 (see lots 186, 234, 354, 355 and 388 in this auction), also a perpetual calendar chronograph, but with a wider diameter and fluted lugs.
Reference 1518 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition p. 231 pl. 386, second edition p. 303 pl. 459, and in Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mühe, Brunner, second edition p. 127.
This reference 1518 is certainly one of the most attractive and best preserved examples of this iconic model in the rare and much sought-after pink gold case material to appear on the market in recent years. Consigned by the original owner, it has hardly been worn and shows very subtle signs of polishing only, revealing the full potential in size and beauty this reference can offer. The sharp and clean lines of the substantial lugs paired with the crisp hallmark to the side witness that it was always treated with respect and expertise. The charismatic dial has never been subject to cosmetic enhancement, displays the right colour for its period and shows ageing in harmony with the overall excellent condition. The hard enamel signature and scales are as raised as the connoisseur would hope for.
One of the best examples of reference 1518 in pink gold to appear in public in a long time, blessed with private provenance and freshness to the market, this watch represents a veritable trophy for the connoisseur of this legendary model.
Reference 1518
Reference 1518 was launched in 1941 and according to literature, only 281 examples were made until 1954, the majority cased in yellow gold. It was furthermore the first perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch produced in series by any watch company. The model was later replaced by reference 2499 (see lots 186, 234, 354, 355 and 388 in this auction), also a perpetual calendar chronograph, but with a wider diameter and fluted lugs.
Reference 1518 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition p. 231 pl. 386, second edition p. 303 pl. 459, and in Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mühe, Brunner, second edition p. 127.