Lot No. 361


Patek Philippe Chronograph


rare wristwatch with “spider lugs”, reference 1579, c. 1951

Case: gold 750, numbered 664461, diameter c. 36 mm
Movement: manual winding, lever movement, numbered 868032, calibre 13“, stop function via control wheel, precision adjust, 23 jewels
Dial: silver-coloured, dot numerals, Arabic numerals, 30-minute index, small second, tachymeter
Accessories: extract from the archives

Reference 1579 was launched in 1943 and is still very popular. Due to the special shape of the lugs, collectors call watches such as the present one “Spider Lugs”. The watch is in working order. The correction lever spring is broken. Servicing is required for the correct stop function.

Specialist: Günter Eichberger, Mst. Günter Eichberger, Mst.
+43-1-515 60-368

watches@dorotheum.at

28.05.2024 - 15:00

Realized price: **
EUR 36,400.-
Estimate:
EUR 30,000.- to EUR 50,000.-

Patek Philippe Chronograph


rare wristwatch with “spider lugs”, reference 1579, c. 1951

Case: gold 750, numbered 664461, diameter c. 36 mm
Movement: manual winding, lever movement, numbered 868032, calibre 13“, stop function via control wheel, precision adjust, 23 jewels
Dial: silver-coloured, dot numerals, Arabic numerals, 30-minute index, small second, tachymeter
Accessories: extract from the archives

Reference 1579 was launched in 1943 and is still very popular. Due to the special shape of the lugs, collectors call watches such as the present one “Spider Lugs”. The watch is in working order. The correction lever spring is broken. Servicing is required for the correct stop function.

Specialist: Günter Eichberger, Mst. Günter Eichberger, Mst.
+43-1-515 60-368

watches@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Wrist and Pocket Watches
Auction type: Saleroom auction with Live Bidding
Date: 28.05.2024 - 15:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 04.05. - 27.05.2024


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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