Patek Philippe’s 20th century chronograph wristwatch production is well-known to collectors with some of the most iconic timepieces available in the vintage market today. Patek Philippe released the reference 1579 in 1943 and it holds a unique place in the chronology of Patek Philippe chronographs with a larger case design at 36 mm diameter and faceted lugs. The three piece Wenger case is the same as the time only reference 1578, however features the caliber Valjoux 13-130, opposed to the caliber 12-120. The caliber 13 is considered one of the finest manufactured and was used until the 1980s when it was replaced with a modified Lemania ébauche.

The faceted downturned lugs became known as “spider” lugs and is a lovely demonstration to the attention to detail and design mastered by Patek Philippe. Fresh to the market, the present reference 1579 in pink gold is a lovely example from 1956 and is from the second series (1950-1964) with the Stern Frères-fabricated dial featuring Arabic and square numerals, and feuille hands, while the first series (1943-1949) had Arabic and baton numerals with baton or feuille hands. A dynamic watch that represents the golden age of horology, this watch is in very nice original condition with a very light polish in the past and is only the fifth know example known to the market with the Gobbi, Milano signature. An important collectors watch it is a timepiece that is sure to impress discriminating collectors.