Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 95
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1578, large centre-seconds, “Pink Salmon” dial; so-called “Spider lugs”; 18K pink gold
Ref. 1578, large centre-seconds, “Pink Salmon” dial; so-called “Spider lugs”; 18K pink gold
EUR 6,000 - 8,000
USD 7,200 - 9,500 / HKD 56,000 - 74,000
Sold: EUR 9,100
18K pink gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, large gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, flat inclined bezel, faceted downturn lugs, so-called “Spider lugs”, “Pink Salmon” colour dial, with centre-seconds.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-8-01 |
Good Oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model so-called “Spider lugs”
Reference 1578
Year circa 1955
Movement No. 864 983
Case No. 647 788 (by A. Wenger, Geneva)
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Diameter 35 mm
Caliber 27 SC
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Patek Philippe, Ref. 1578
This reference is launched in 1943 and remained in production until the mid-1960s.
This round-shaped watch (Ø 35 mm.) is fitted with the several manual-winding calibres.
With subsidiary seconds at 6:
· 1st series, from 1943 to 1952, with Cal. 12-120;
· 2nd series, from 1941 to 1961, with Cal. 12-400;
· 3rd series, from 1959 to c.1965, wiuth Cal. 27-400 AM.
With centre-seconds:
· 1st series, from 1943 to 1950, with Cal. 12 SC (indirect centre-seconds);
· 2nd series, from 1949 to c.1962, with Cal. 27 SC (indirect centre-seconds).
The majority in yellow gold, more rarely in pink gold.
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