Spider lugs: Patek Philippe ref. 1578 & 1579
These two references share the same fanciful lugs in the shape of briolette diamonds, nicknamed "spider" lugs. Usefull links: Post here by bmwmw (about his unfortunately stolen 1579...) Patek 1579 Observations of a unique and classic chronograph reference...
I see what you mean, Gary,
but I personally fell that a certain delicacy remains on this design: it's strong, yet with a real refinement (at least, that's how it makes me feel). Best, Emmanuel
Great post!
My favorite is the first one. A beautiful combination of something extra - the cabochons are lovely - and elegance.
Thanks for another delightful and informative post on unusual lugs on vintage Pateks. Seems like the 40s/50s were a golden age for daring, unusual
and beautiful lugs by Patek. While a bit off topic it reminds me of a watch I owned with “hooded” lugs. The images are not great but they add to a storied history when Patek IMHO showed greater aesthetic creativity and a less predictable approach. Don’t t...
Thanks, just read it.
Great idea about a post on the pieces of the 40's and 50's. It seems it was the era and not just Patek.
Thank you so much!
This ref. 1585 is delightful, especially in this rose on rose configuration. I could find some more photos of it, as well as of a black dial variant. I might do a separate post on these surprising references with unusual lugs and cases (like ref. 539, 540...
Emmanuel, thanks for your reply. Probably the main reason I posted the images, was because of your interest in Pateks with unusual lugs
and the possibility that it might inspire you to do a post on that subject. Should you choose to do so I think it will be an incredible post on its own merits. It also will contrast the Patek of today with the Patek of the 1940s/1950s considered by many t...
Well, I worked hard and fast to make the "hooded lugs" post!
I hope you will find it enjoyable. Best, Emmanuel
Nice choice!
With Arabic numerals, I would personally pick the first 1578 on the list. And I would choose the 1579 with Roman numerals (the one from Romain RĂ©a looks quite good)!
