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Very nice early example. Not just because of the breguet numerals or the long signature, but those spade hands are also unique to the early models.
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！