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Lot Essay
The property of the same private collector for almost fifteen years, this watch is a charismatic "pink-on-pink" representative of Patek Philippe's first water-resistant chronograph wristwatch, reference 1463. Launched in 1940 and remaining in production until 1965, the pink gold examples of the model are much rarer than those in yellow gold or stainless steel, with only around 50 watches in this exquisite material known publically. Of these, only a handful are fitted with a pulsation dial, very few including the present watch are confirmed by the Extract from the Archives.
The dial plate of this ref. 1463 features Stern Frères’ punched number 93 586 2, “93” being Stern’s code for Patek Philippe. Although the Extract from the Archives confirms that this watch was indeed originally made with a pulsometer scale dial, the present dial - signed with the post-1948 “short” signature - was probably fitted during the second half of the 1990s, possibly during a servicing at Patek Philippe. It wonderfully completes the pink gold case, with full hard enamel signature including the accent in the “è” of “Genève, the minute and chronograph scales are still beautifully raised. It has evidently been subject only to light cleaning over the years.
The case is well preserved with sharp hallmarks on the side of the upper right lug and the left side of the brushed band, the watch still has its metal dust or humidity cover. As evidenced by the stamped initials FB and the number 11 within a key on the inside of the back, the water-resistant-type case with screw back was made by Taubert, formerly Frères Borgel, a company that specialised in waterproof cases.
The sporty look of this water-resistant chronograph reference 1463 combined with the pink case and champagne-rose dial make this watch a beautiful and wearable piece for any occasion.
Reference 1463
Reference 1463 was launched in 1940 and remained in production until 1965, the case undergoing a number of improvements and changes to its shape over the years. The majority was cased in yellow gold, few examples in pink gold and stainless steel.
The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 267, and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume II, pp. 268-269.
The dial plate of this ref. 1463 features Stern Frères’ punched number 93 586 2, “93” being Stern’s code for Patek Philippe. Although the Extract from the Archives confirms that this watch was indeed originally made with a pulsometer scale dial, the present dial - signed with the post-1948 “short” signature - was probably fitted during the second half of the 1990s, possibly during a servicing at Patek Philippe. It wonderfully completes the pink gold case, with full hard enamel signature including the accent in the “è” of “Genève, the minute and chronograph scales are still beautifully raised. It has evidently been subject only to light cleaning over the years.
The case is well preserved with sharp hallmarks on the side of the upper right lug and the left side of the brushed band, the watch still has its metal dust or humidity cover. As evidenced by the stamped initials FB and the number 11 within a key on the inside of the back, the water-resistant-type case with screw back was made by Taubert, formerly Frères Borgel, a company that specialised in waterproof cases.
The sporty look of this water-resistant chronograph reference 1463 combined with the pink case and champagne-rose dial make this watch a beautiful and wearable piece for any occasion.
Reference 1463
Reference 1463 was launched in 1940 and remained in production until 1965, the case undergoing a number of improvements and changes to its shape over the years. The majority was cased in yellow gold, few examples in pink gold and stainless steel.
The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 267, and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume II, pp. 268-269.