Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2024
LOT 245
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 1491, SCROLL LUGS, RETAILED BY GUBELIN, 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 65,000 - 110,000
EUR 7,600 - 12,900 / CHF 7,200 - 12,100 / USD 8,400 - 14,200
Sold: HKD 137,500
A fine and rare, 18K pink gold wristwatch with pink gold dial with Victorin Piguet-type indirect centre seconds and scroll lugs. Retailed by Gübelin.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Reference 1491
Year circa 1950s
Movement No. 864880
Case No. 645206
Bracelet unsigned gold plaque buckle
Diameter 34mm
Weight 37gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
The Patek Philippe reference 1491 pink gold wristwatch with pink dial is an exceptionally rare timepiece. Produced
between 1940 and 1965, the total production of ref 1491 across a ll va riants was a round 400 pieces. P ink gold versions a re
scarce, estimated at 10-20% of total production. The combination of pink gold case and pink dial is even rarer, making
it highly sought-after by collectors. According to research, it’s likely that only a dozen of this specific combination were ever
made.
The presented example, with its unique combination of pink gold case, pink dial, and the prestigious Gubelin retailer signature, along with its overall good condition, makes it a highly sought-after collector’s item in the world of vintage Patek Philippe watches.
between 1940 and 1965, the total production of ref 1491 across a ll va riants was a round 400 pieces. P ink gold versions a re
scarce, estimated at 10-20% of total production. The combination of pink gold case and pink dial is even rarer, making
it highly sought-after by collectors. According to research, it’s likely that only a dozen of this specific combination were ever
made.
The presented example, with its unique combination of pink gold case, pink dial, and the prestigious Gubelin retailer signature, along with its overall good condition, makes it a highly sought-after collector’s item in the world of vintage Patek Philippe watches.