Fresh to the auction market, this sensational chronograph wristwatch retailed by Gübelin is an incredible specimen. At first glance, one cannot help but marvel at the extraordinary condition of the case. It is, in our opinion, among the few examples to have remained in unpolished condition today. The present watch displays very crisp and sharp facets on the lugs. The model responds particularly badly to polishing, as even the lightest intervention dulls its sharp angles. The present example displays an incredibly sharp hallmark to the case band and beneath the lug.

The dial is also preserved in excellent condition, and the enamel remains nicely raised. There are barely any signs of aging on the dial. The Gübelin signature is present above 6 o'clock, adding another element of desirability. Most interestingly, the inside case back bears a line and a series of minuscule letters beneath the Patek Philippe signature. Research shows that this was actually an internal code that Gübelin used, which is further evidence of the dial's legitimacy. To date, only 5 examples of a reference 1579 are known with a Gübelin signed dial, underscoring the rarity of the present timepiece.