Bonhams 1793 : Patek Philippe. A very rare and fine 18ct rose gold chronograph manual wind wristwatch Ref:533, Case No.646284, Movement No.863916, Made in 1946

Ref:533, Case No.646284, Movement No.863916, Made in 1946
23-jewel Cal.13''', nickel-finished lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, pink matte dial, applied dot and Roman numerals at 6 and 12, outer printed second divisions and tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials for running small seconds and 30 minute register, brushed and polished case with extended downturned lugs, snap on case back, two rectangular shaped chronograph buttons in the band, fitted Patek Philippe leather strap with 18ct rose gold Patek Philippe buckle, together with fitted box and Extract from the Archives, case, dial and movement signed
33mm.

Sold for HK$ 644,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

百達翡麗 18K玫瑰金男裝手動上弦計時碼表 1946年製

The Reference 533 first appeared in 1937. It is regarded by many Patek Philippe aficionados as the quintessential 1950s chronograph because of its elegantly simple Calatrava case and characteristic flat bezel. The Reference 130 houses the same movement Calibre 13" but it is aesthetically distinguished by a concave bezel. This present lot is unusual because of its rare pairing of rose gold case and pink dial, indicating that it was possibly made for sale in the South American market.
Reference 533 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 264.

Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches

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