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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1953 and its subsequent sale on March 11th of 1957.
Reference 1463 was Patek Philippe's first water resistant chronograph wristwatch, produced in three series. It also was the only chronograph made during the 1940's and 1950's that featured a screw back water-resistant case with round pushers. The reference 130 was in production at the same time, but as it featured a snap on case back, the 1463 appealed more as a sport watch. Reference 1463 was in production until the late 1960's.
Cases were produced by Taubert Frères, and stamped with the Brogel FB-key trademark. The present watch is part of the second series, which feature a thinner bezel than the first series and lugs that curl downward. It is estimated that only a little over 700 watches were produced in total, which averages approximately 20 watches a year during the almost 30 years of production.
The reference 1463 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber & A. Banbery, 1998 edition, page 267.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
Reference 1463 was Patek Philippe's first water resistant chronograph wristwatch, produced in three series. It also was the only chronograph made during the 1940's and 1950's that featured a screw back water-resistant case with round pushers. The reference 130 was in production at the same time, but as it featured a snap on case back, the 1463 appealed more as a sport watch. Reference 1463 was in production until the late 1960's.
Cases were produced by Taubert Frères, and stamped with the Brogel FB-key trademark. The present watch is part of the second series, which feature a thinner bezel than the first series and lugs that curl downward. It is estimated that only a little over 700 watches were produced in total, which averages approximately 20 watches a year during the almost 30 years of production.
The reference 1463 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber & A. Banbery, 1998 edition, page 267.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.