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Patek Philippe
Ref. 1463
“Tasti Tondi”
An extremely rare, highly attractive, and very well-preserved pink gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone pink dial, tachymeter scale, and extract from the archives
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• Extremely rare pink gold case with two-tone pink dial
• Iconic Patek Philippe sporty waterproof chronograph wristwatch
• Last appeared at auction in 2000
Patek Philippe’s reference 1463 was launched in 1940, and remained in production for approximately 25 years. The timepiece, along with its companion reference 1563 split-seconds chronograph, was the brand’s first and only vintage-era waterproof chronograph produced featuring a water resistant screw-back case and round pump pushers. Research indicates approximately 750 examples were produced with the majority made in yellow gold, a very limited number in stainless steel, and an exceptionally small number in pink gold.
Nicknamed “Tasti Tondi” by Italian collectors for the round chronograph pushers, the reference 1463 was a sportier alternative to the less robust reference 130, and the desire for the model has never waned. The model was Patek Philippe’s first sports chronograph designed for a modern society with an increasing interest in outdoor activities, and even for industrial use in scientific and medical environments due to a second inner case which shielded the movement against magnetism. Today, this timepiece is one of the most sought-after vintage Patek Philippe chronographs due to its modern case proportions and prominent chronograph pushers.
The present, extraordinary example is a highly desirable pink-on-pink or “PoP” configuration with pink gold case and pink dial. Last appearing at auction in 2000 in the same state of preservation as now, it is an honor for Phillips to offer the present timepiece at auction once again, two decades later. The watch is offered in excellent original condition. Its two-tone pink dial is stunning, retaining all of its raised hard enamel print, and its case is equally well-preserved with crisp hallmarks and strong case proportions. The model has grown in desirability as a vintage horological icon that was ahead of its time, and this superb example will delight the most discerning connoisseurs.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.