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Patek Philippe
Reference 1463 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Made in 1942 | 百達翡麗 | 型號1463 | 黃金計時腕錶，備寶璣式時標，1942年製
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October 13, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
950,000 - 1,400,000 HKD
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Property from an Important Collection
Patek Philippe
Reference 1463
A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Made in 1942
百達翡麗
型號1463
黃金計時腕錶，備寶璣式時標，1942年製
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 13''' mechanical, 23 jewels
Movement number: 863'087
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 629'720
Closure: brown unsigned leather strap and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 34.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1942 with Breguet numerals and its subsequent sale on 27 August 1943
附帶後補資料庫精粹
First introduced in the late 1930s, the 1463 Patek Philippe chronograph evolved in terms of case construction and dial configuration until the early 1960s. The present watch manufactured in 1943 is known as the first generation where the lugs are straighter and the bezel is flatter and thicker. What further highlights this vintage sport chronograph are the applied gold Breguet numerals, which according to research, only 13 are known to have been identified on the market.
This Patek Philippe chronograph is a very clean example, having been serviced by the brand, the case has seen minor polishing but still retaining a nice hallmark between the crown and bottom pusher. The dial is very clean and really exemplifies the sought after Breguet numerals.