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Since its launch in 1940, the desirability of the legendary reference 1463 has never ceased. Destined for a clientele in quest of an elegant yet sporty wristwatch, Patek Philippe's first chronograph model fitted with a water-resistant-type case and round chronograph buttons is as popular today as it was at the time of its introduction.
The present example is a very attractive representative of the legendary model, cased in the rare steel version. Manufactured in 1945 with “silvered dial, raised Breguet numerals” as confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, it is apparent that the actual dial is of later production. The dial plate is punched 93 857, 93 being Stern Frères code for Patek Philippe, 857 the order number. It can be dated to the late 1990s when it was made in the workshops of the celebrated “Fabrique de Cadrans”. Most likely made upon special request by the owner of the watch at the time and during a servicing at Patek Philippe, as confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, the much sought after Breguet numerals were maintained and a polished silver outer scale calibrated for 15 pulsations was added, resulting in an extremely attractive combination of two rare dial features. Presumably during the same servicing the chronograph pushers and crown were replaced.
For more than one decade the property of the same European collector, safely locked away and unused, the case shows well-preserved proportions, a beautiful satiné finish to the sides, all beautifully harmonizing with the charismatic two-tone silvered “Breguet” dial.
The new owner will enjoy a very attractive example of one of Patek Philippe’s most timeless and best known models, preserved in the right condition to be considered a fine quality example and currently offering very good value.
Reference 1463
Reference 1463 was introduced in 1940 and remained in production until 1965. It was predominantly cased in yellow gold with few examples in pink gold and stainless steel – the latter being produced only until 1960. Over the years the case has seen a number of improvements and changes to its shape. The earliest type featured a rather rounded bezel whereas later examples, such as the present example, were fitted with more angular, stepped bezel designs. The lugs also saw an interesting development as they were in earlier examples straighter and did not feature yet the prominent "feet" of later generations.
For another example of a stainless steel ref. 1463 chronograph see Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume II, p. 269, Inv. P-872. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 267.
The present example is a very attractive representative of the legendary model, cased in the rare steel version. Manufactured in 1945 with “silvered dial, raised Breguet numerals” as confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, it is apparent that the actual dial is of later production. The dial plate is punched 93 857, 93 being Stern Frères code for Patek Philippe, 857 the order number. It can be dated to the late 1990s when it was made in the workshops of the celebrated “Fabrique de Cadrans”. Most likely made upon special request by the owner of the watch at the time and during a servicing at Patek Philippe, as confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, the much sought after Breguet numerals were maintained and a polished silver outer scale calibrated for 15 pulsations was added, resulting in an extremely attractive combination of two rare dial features. Presumably during the same servicing the chronograph pushers and crown were replaced.
For more than one decade the property of the same European collector, safely locked away and unused, the case shows well-preserved proportions, a beautiful satiné finish to the sides, all beautifully harmonizing with the charismatic two-tone silvered “Breguet” dial.
The new owner will enjoy a very attractive example of one of Patek Philippe’s most timeless and best known models, preserved in the right condition to be considered a fine quality example and currently offering very good value.
Reference 1463
Reference 1463 was introduced in 1940 and remained in production until 1965. It was predominantly cased in yellow gold with few examples in pink gold and stainless steel – the latter being produced only until 1960. Over the years the case has seen a number of improvements and changes to its shape. The earliest type featured a rather rounded bezel whereas later examples, such as the present example, were fitted with more angular, stepped bezel designs. The lugs also saw an interesting development as they were in earlier examples straighter and did not feature yet the prominent "feet" of later generations.
For another example of a stainless steel ref. 1463 chronograph see Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume II, p. 269, Inv. P-872. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 267.