Patek Philippe

• cal. 13''' manual winding damascened nickel lever movement adjusted to 8 positions, 23 jewels • rosé dial signed Haussman & Co, Arabic and square faceted numerals, subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, tachometer scale calibrated to the outer ring • faceted angular lugs, rectangular chronograph pushers, snap-on case back • case, dial and movement signed, dial signed by retailer • Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming sale on 5 December 1952, presentation case

With its distinctive angular lugs and square buttons, this model, Ref. 1579, is among Patek Philippe's most iconic chronograph wristwatches. The first known example of this model dates to 1943, examples from this first generation differ from the later examples in that the enamel baton indexes were replaced around 1950 by applied square indexes.

Having the prestigious retailer's signature of Haussman & Co on the dial adds to the rarity and the value of the piece as only a few dials were produced for the famous Italian retailer.

This reference is illustrated in Huber, M., & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Vol. 2, Second Edition, p. 265.