Patek Philippe
Reference 4233/1 | A yellow gold, lapis lazuli, malachite and turquoise bracelet watch | Made in 1975
Auction Closed
April 3, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: gilt
Calibre: cal. 13.5''' 320 manual winding, 20 jewels
Movement number: 1'249'153
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back
Case number: 2'715'194
Closure: 18k yellow gold, lapis lazuli, malachite and turquoise integrated Patek Philippe bracelet and locking clasp
Size: 26 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation case, extract from the archives confirming date of sale on October 10th 1975
Patek Philippe ref. 4233/1 - The Martian’s Manchette
A totem from an alternate universe, Patek Philippe’s Manchette watch stands as a marvel of craftsmanship. One look time-warps us to the bold, experimental spirit of the 1970s.
As much a work of art as it is a feat of engineering, the Manchette is not merely a timekeeping tool—it’s a testament to the era's audacious approach to horology. A remarkable fusion of visionary design and unorthodox innovation with a hand-wound calibre 13.5 movement, it brings an electric presence to the wrist with an alchemy of 18k yellow gold, lapis lazuli, malachite and turquoise, integrated in a locking-clasp bracelet.
Incorporating a rainbow of stone dials, produced by Patek Philippe in extremely low quantities, each one acts as a celestial artifact forged under extraordinary conditions. Just as meteorites from distant galaxies carry within them the mysteries of the cosmos, stone dials encapsulate the timeless beauty of nature’s creations—polished and transformed by the forces of the Earth over millions of years.