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Patek Philippe

Reference 533 Montre bracelet chronographe en or rose | Pink gold chronograph wristwatch Vers 1952 | Circa 1952

Lot Closed

March 28, 01:33 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 26,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe


Reference 533


Montre bracelet chronographe en or rose |

Pink gold chronograph wristwatch


Vers 1952 |

Circa 1952


Cadran: argenté, remplacement

Calibre: cal. 13''' remontage manuel, 23 rubis

Numéro de mouvement: 868'259

Boîtier: or rose 18K (750°/00), fond clipsé

Numéro de boîtier: 667'630

Fermoir: bracelet Patek Philippe en alligator avec boucle ardillon en or rose 18K (750°/00)

Dimensions: 33 mm

Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement

Ecrin: non

Papiers: oui

Accessoires: extrait d'archives Patek Philippe confirmant la date de manufacture en 1952 et la date de vente le 14 mai 1958 et écrin associé. Copie des factures de service.

 

Dial: silvered, service

Calibre: cal. 13''' manual winding, 23 jewels

Movement number: 868'259

Case: 18k pink gold, snap-on back

Case number: 667'630

Closure: Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k pink gold pin buckle

Size: 33 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: yes

Accessories: Patek Philippe extract from the archives confirming date of manufacture in 1952 and date of sale on May 14th 1958 and associated presentation case. Copy of service invoices.


Poids brut 46.60 g |

Gross weight 46.60 g

The Reference 533 was first made in 1937 and remained in production until 1957. In the succession of Patek Philippe chronographs, its closest relative is reference 130, which was introduced already in 1930. Both models have the typical, early rectangular chronograph pushers and similarly shaped cases; both come equipped with the same calibre 13-130. The one distinguishing feature is the bezel which is flat on reference 533, whereas the bezel on reference 130 is concave. While around 1500 examples of the reference 130 were produced, scholars believe than a little more than 300 examples of the reference 533 were made, making it much rarer. With about 80 specimens of the 533 identified in pink gold, it seems that the reference was particularly appreciated by the South America and Southern Europe markets where this gold colour was more popular. The hot and humid climate of these countries very often caused damages to dials cased in non-waterproof cases, leading many of them to be replaced during a service as it is the case with the present lot.

The vintage Patek Philippe cased in pink gold, especially on complicated pieces such as chronographs, are now incredibly sought-after by international collectors who appreciate the extra charm of the warmth colour of the metal.