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Σ868Patek PhilippeRef. 1509 A very fine, rare and well preserved pink gold wristwatch with small seconds, pink dial and tear drop lugs百達翡麗，型號1509，十分精細罕有，18K玫瑰金小三針腕錶，1948年製。附後補證書1948 35mm diameter Case, dial and movement signed Estimate HK$78,000 - 140,000 €8,600-15,400 $10,000-17,900 Place Advance BidContact Specialist Thomas Perazzi Head of Watches, Asia +852 2318 2031 WatchesHK@phillips.com
Condition ReportSign UporLog InDescriptionOur Buyer's Premium has been updated. View our Conditions of Sale.Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1948 Reference No: 1509 Movement No: 962’568 Case No: 650’117 Material: 18K pink gold Calibre: Manual, cal. 12-120 PS, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: Gilt pin buckle Dimensions: 35mm diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1948 and its subsequent date of sale on 1st December 1948. Catalogue EssayLaunched in 1940, the Patek Philippe ref. 1509 remained in production until the early 1950s. On the other hand, it is also regarded as the twin reference for the ref. 1503 adopting practically the same aesthetic, however in stainless steel or two-tone stainless steel and gold, while the ref. 1509 were all encased in precious metal. It is unusual that Patek Philippe decided to create two separate references for its differing case metals. Housed in an elegant 35mm diameter case with fancy tear drop lugs, the reference is without a doubt attractive and generous in size as most time-only wristwatch manufactured in the era were measuring 31mm – 33mm at the time, such as the ref. 96. Furthermore, the thin bezel further enhances the size of the timepiece with a large and clean Bauhaus style dial design. The present example Patek Philippe ref. 1509 certainly belongs to one of the finest specimens that has surfaced in recent years. The 18K pink gold case is very well-preserved boasting a clean case with well-defined and full tear drop lugs with two hallmarks present, one perfectly crisp on the caseband and the other deep behind the top left lug. Further enhancing its appeal and rarity, it is presented with an extremely attractive pink dial with raised enamel signature. The present timepiece is delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present timepiece in 1948 with its corresponding case and movement numbers as well as its raised gold hour-markers.Read MoreMaker BiographyPatek PhilippeSwiss • 1839 Follow Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.View More Works