Fine Watches
Fine Watches
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.