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Lot Essay
Rarely today does the Patek Philippe collector have the opportunity to obtain a pink gold reference 533. Offered at auction for the first time in 33 years, it matches the Extract from the Archives on all points. Moreover, the present timepiece is the only know reference 533 in pink gold with a rose silvered dial with 15 pulsations.
The present reference 533 is an extremely appealing example with much sought after and admired combination of the pink gold case and pink dial. It is preserved in overall very good condition, underlined by the strong case proportions and crisp hallmarks. The extremely rare pulsations dial has been professionally restored in the past which in no way detracts from its undeniable beauty, retaining its pink colour..
The so-called ‘medical’ dial has a scale graduated for a number of pulsations, in this case 15. The ‘pulsometer’ dial version was intended for use in the medical profession and was usually provided as a special order upon the acquisition of the watch.
Reference 533
The reference 533 was first made in 1937 and remained in production until 1957. It is very closely related to the iconic reference 130, distinguished by early rectangular chronograph pushers, dial configuration, and the use of the caliber 13-130. Unique to the 533 is the flat bezel case, offering a stronger, more robust case shape. Only about 330 pieces were made in total, the majority of which were in pink and yellow gold. Interestingly, Patek Philippe made more pink gold watches of this reference proportionately than any other reference. This is probably explained by the fact that the model was intended mainly for distribution to the South American markets where pink gold was more desirable.
The present reference 533 is an extremely appealing example with much sought after and admired combination of the pink gold case and pink dial. It is preserved in overall very good condition, underlined by the strong case proportions and crisp hallmarks. The extremely rare pulsations dial has been professionally restored in the past which in no way detracts from its undeniable beauty, retaining its pink colour..
The so-called ‘medical’ dial has a scale graduated for a number of pulsations, in this case 15. The ‘pulsometer’ dial version was intended for use in the medical profession and was usually provided as a special order upon the acquisition of the watch.
Reference 533
The reference 533 was first made in 1937 and remained in production until 1957. It is very closely related to the iconic reference 130, distinguished by early rectangular chronograph pushers, dial configuration, and the use of the caliber 13-130. Unique to the 533 is the flat bezel case, offering a stronger, more robust case shape. Only about 330 pieces were made in total, the majority of which were in pink and yellow gold. Interestingly, Patek Philippe made more pink gold watches of this reference proportionately than any other reference. This is probably explained by the fact that the model was intended mainly for distribution to the South American markets where pink gold was more desirable.