Patek Philippe. Rare et beau chronographe bracelet en or rose 18K (750) mouvement mécanique
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch
Reference: 1579
Date: Sold 8th March 1946
Movement: 23-jewel Cal.13'130/21 manual wind, adjusted to 8 positions
Dial: Silvered, black baton hour markers, Arabic numeral quarters, outer 1/5th second divisions with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, outer tachymetre scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for constant seconds and 30 minute recording, gilt polished pointed baton hands, blued steel chronograph hand
Case: Polished round, snap on back, crown flanked by rectangular twin pushers, down-turned faceted 'spider' lugs
Strap/Bracelet: Brown Patek Philippe alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K rose gold buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 35mm
Weight: 49,23g
Accompaniments: Patek Philippe fitted box, Extract from the Archives
Footnotes:
Launched at the Basel fair in 1943, the Patek Philippe 1579 was the largest chronograph from the watchmakers at the time. In the approximately 20 years that the watch was in production only 470 were constructed.

The case, designed by Wenger, one of Geneva's best case makers, is noted for its thick bezel, legible dial, and mostly for it faceted downturned lugs, affectionately known as 'spider lugs.' The dials on these watches were provided by Stern Frères and the movements were based on the Valjoux 13''' ébauche, renamed by Patek Philippe as calibre 13-130 after they were finished to the highest standards by their workshop.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y
Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.

Movement: Runs when powered at time of cataloguing, chronograph needs adjusting, No.863504
Dial: Service dial, good condition
Hands: Service hands, good condition
Glass: Replaced, good condition
Case: Polished at some point, light surface scratches throughout, No.638741
Strap/Bracelet: Lightly used
Buckle/Clasp: Replaced, light surface scratches, associated

We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed.

We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts.

Please note as the strap of this lot falls under CITEs restrictions we will be unable to ship the strap outside of the EU. The successful buyer is welcome to collect the strap from our salerooms.