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1149 Patek Philippe Ref. 1463
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1952 Reference No: 1463 Movement No: 868'425 Case No: 672'747 Model Name: 'Tasti Tondi' Material: 18k yellow gold Calibre: Mechanical, 13''', 23 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Brown Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle Dimensions: 35 mm. diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1952 and its subsequent sale on 28 May 1953. Catalogue Essay Reference 1463 is the only vintage, waterproof and chronograph-only wristwatch that Patek Philippe produced. The reference is playfully dubbed 'Tasti Tondi' due to the large waterproof 'onion' round pushers. Since the reference's launch in 1940, the model has seen a variety of designs to the numerals, dial and hands. The most classic examples were cased in yellow gold, with a handful of watches cased in steel and pink gold. This particular example features a railway track to the outer tachymeter, also known as chemin de fer, along with Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock. The most distinguishing feature of the present watch, is without a doubt, the 'Hausmann & Co' signature above 6 o'clock. Founded in Rome in 1794 by Ernst Hausmann and Hermann Frielingsdorf, Hausmann & Co. is one of Patek Philippe's most prominent retailers in Italy. Only the most select and prestigious retailers have the honor of printing their dials on Patek Philippe's watches. The present example is further retained in very original condition with correct hallmarks, proportions and thickness of the lugs. Read More