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Simplexity
Only 140 examples of the Patek Philippe ref. 1436 were ever made in the approximately 33 year production period from 1938 until it was discontinued in 1971.
This Split-Seconds Chronograph is as simple and pure aesthetically as it is complex technically: “simplexity”.
This yellow gold example from 1965 is a second gen. featuring a co-axial push button within the crown for the split seconds function instead of the crown itself serving as a split button.
It is the only known watch of the reference to feature on its dial the signature of the retailer Gübelin of Lucerne.
The case measures 33 mm diameter and the watch was sold by Christie's in 2021 and before by Antiquorum in 2003.
Caliber 13-130 CCR
credit: @watchlover0601 (1), @unekual (2), @kimiqxt (3) & Christie's
This yellow gold example from 1965 is a second gen. featuring a co-axial push button within the crown for the split seconds function instead of the crown itself serving as a split button.
It is the only known watch of the reference to feature on its dial the signature of the retailer Gübelin of Lucerne.
The case measures 33 mm diameter and the watch was sold by Christie's in 2021 and before by Antiquorum in 2003.
Caliber 13-130 CCR
credit: @watchlover0601 (1), @unekual (2), @kimiqxt (3) & Christie's
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
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Simplexity
Only 140 examples of the Patek Philippe ref. 1436 were ever made in the approximately 33 year production period from 1938 until it was discontinued in 1971 . This Split-Seconds Chronograph is as simple and pure aesthetically as it is complex technically: ...
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according to Revolution: https://revolutionwatch.com/the-complete-history-of-the-chronograph-movement-1940s-1980s/ Heavily modified Valjoux 23! ...
It sold for HKD 5,500,000...
So I'm afraid it will remain a dream. Thank you, Steve. Best, Emmanuel
Wow! Lucky you!
It’s the Wendell Eads timepiece, a legend: www.watchprosite.com Best, Emmanuel
Yes!
It was hard to give it back, even if I’m not necessarily a vintage guy, but those Breguet numerals…! I’m a sucker for Breguet numerals the way Patek does them!
Them do them wonderfully, no doubt about it!
And this 1436 is really nice. That said, I personally like the Gübelin even better. Best, Emmanuel
Hi Emmanuel, the blue
hands look so delcious ! The dial is very clean as well. Fantastic reference indeed！