Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 964568, case No. 512185, Ref 1526, made in 1949. Exceptionally fineand probably unique astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases. | Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 15th October 1994

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Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 964568, case No. 512185, Ref 1526, made in 1949. Exceptionally fineand probably unique astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

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C. polished, satined, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied black Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, concentric, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Feuille» black hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 34 mm.

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The watches bearing the Ref. 1526 were produced in 210 examples between 1942 and 1952 in pink and yellow gold. This watch is the only one with a steel case known to-day. It is different from the gold models by the slightly thicker case and by the dial bearing applied painted steel Arabic numerals only and no indexes. It is very rare to find a stainless steel watch in such a perfect condition. It was sold in the United States to a very important sportsman.