Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, REF. 1463, MOVEMENT NO. 863'089, CASE NO. 625'767, MANUFACTURED IN 1942

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Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, ref. 1463, movement no. 863'089, case no. 625'767, manufactured in 1942
Cal. 13'' mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 23 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, swan neck regulator, silvered matte dial, applied baton and Roman numerals and outer railway five minute divisions, tachometre scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, circular case, dust cover, screw back, two round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and deployant clasp stamped GF for Gay Frères, case, dial and movement signed

34.5 mm. diam.
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Caran d'Ache was founded in Geneva in 1924 when Arnold Schweitzer (1885-1947) purchased the Ecridor Pencil Factory and named his new company after Caran d'Ache, the nickname of Emmanuel Poiré (1859-1909), a celebrated French satiric political cartoonist originally from Russia. In fact, it was Mrs. Schweitzer, a Scottish who had lived in Russia, who had the idea of the name Caran d'Ache. The designation "Karandash" in Russish means pencil, however the true origin of the word comes from the Turkish "kara tash" meaning "black stone" or graphite, the material that helped to develop drawing and writing and is crucial for artists and for Caran d'Ache pens.

In a letter dated 9 January 1924 addressed to the notaries Carteret & Lacroix, the Federal Office of the Registry of Commerce agreed to admit the firm's name "Caran d'Ache" with the following argumentation: "As the result of your letter of the 8 of this month that the name of Caran d'Ache is the pseudonym of Emmanuel Poiré, renowned cartoonist humorist who died in 1909 and that this name was formed of a Russian name meaning pencil, it may in our view go as a fantasy designation recalling the "stroke of a pen" who had made the reputation of Caran d'Ache as well as the name of a person no longer alive."

In 1929, the Fixpencil was launched, the first pencil in the world with metal gripper mechanism and a milestone in the history of writing instruments, followed by a number of other groundbreaking inventions.

A product of Switzerland's long history of watchmaking and jewellery manufacture, Caran d'Ache is a symbol of Swiss technical excellence, precision, reliability and innovation - just like Patek Philippe.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised hour markers in steel and tachometer scale in 1942 and its subsequent sale on 30 Novembre 1945.

Furthermore delivered with the original Patek Philippe letter dated 15 June 1995 confirming that the present watch bearing movement no. 863'089 was sold to "Mr. Caran d'Ache". Based on the date of its sale, 40 November 1945, it can be assumed that its first owner was Arnold Schweizer, founder of Caran d'Ache, the famous Swiss manufacturer of high quality writing instruments. The engraved initials "E.S." on the case back were possibly those of his wife or another member of his family. The watch was serviced at Patek Philippe in 1995, charges CHF2,239, when most likely the monogram was removed upon request of its owner at that time.

Even though the notion of "sports watch" is probably an invention of the late 20th century, there is certainly some explanation if one associates the stainless steel version of reference 1463 to this term. In fact, for over half a century there hasn't been any other model by Patek Philippe better exemplifying the needs of a modern, self-confident, booming society which is enjoying outdoor activities and in particular sport during spare time. As a matter of fact, whereas the chronograph movement responds to the sportsman's needs, the beautifully sculpted water-resistant case protects it from humidity and dust. The hard steel case obviously ensures one doesn't need to see a watchmaker on a too regular basis if unintended contacts occur...

Consequently, the steel reference 1463 takes a particularly prominent role in many of the even most spoilt collectors' dreams and is a must have in an aficionado's career.

Recently overhauled in the workshops of Patek Philippe in Geneva, the present "tasti tondi", as this model is lovingly described by collectors (Italian for round pushers), is a charismatic example with well-preserved proportions and original pushers and crown. The dial shows an attractive satin-finish, the hard enamel signature and scales are beautifully raised as the connoisseur would expect.

The combination of interesting provenance and very good overall condition render this "1463" a trophy for the discerning collector.

A similar example of a stainless steel reference 1463 is described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 284 - 285.

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