PATEK PHILIPPE | TWIN LUGS, REFERENCE 1480 YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1945
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY
PATEK PHILIPPE
TWIN LUGS, REFERENCE 1480
YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH,
MADE IN 1945
Dial : silvered
Calibre : cal. 9'''90 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number : 837'919
Case : 18ct yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number : 509'469
Closure : black unsigned alligator leather strap with unsigned gold metal pin buckle
Dimensions : 23mm width x 30mm length
Signed : case, dial and movement
Accessories : Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on April 8, 1946
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Please note, Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.PATEK PHILIPPE | TWIN LUGS, REFERENCE 1480 YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1945 PATEK PHILIPPE | TWIN LUGS, REFERENCE 1480 YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1945
Restricted Species
Estimate:
3,000 - 5,000 GBP Lot sold:
4,375
GBP PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER'S FAMILY
PATEK PHILIPPE
TWIN LUGS, REFERENCE 1480
YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH,
MADE IN 1945
Dial : silvered
Calibre : cal. 9'''90 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number : 837'919
Case : 18ct yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number : 509'469
Closure : black unsigned alligator leather strap with unsigned gold metal pin buckle
Dimensions : 23mm width x 30mm length
Signed : case, dial and movement
Accessories : Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on April 8, 1946
Please click here to view shipping calculator.
Please note, Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. Condition report
DIAL: with surface marks throughout, mainly to the corners of the dial. With some scratches around the 2 o'clock index which has been replaced. The signature shows signs of restoration as well.
CASE: in good overall condition with light surface wear throughout. The inner-caseback engravings and hallmarks remain clearly defined and highly legible. Both the inner-caseback and inner case bear the matching "18" engraving.
MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing.
Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
**The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS (ONLINE ONLY). The Patek Philippe reference 1480 was launched in 1940 and produced until 1949. This elusive reference was nicknamed "Twin Lugs" by some collectors due to the unique visual rendering of its highly sculpted lugs. The extraordinary post-Art Deco case was manufactured by Georges Croisier (Geneva Key number 5) and offered in a pink gold variant with a matching pink dial or in yellow gold with a silvered dial, such as the present piece.
The reference 1480 is powered by the rectangular manual winding calibre 9'''90, a trustworthy and great looking movement proudly used by the brand for many of its shaped wristwatches. Another exquisite design element lies in the glass itself: its extreme height allows for the lugs to actually sit on a higher plan than the dial, generating an impressively unique profile.
The offered lot, manufactured in 1945 and sold in 1946, bears its original silvered dial, displaying the early, long enamelled signature and applied gold indexes. To this day, approximately 55 pieces have come back to the market, including 40 pink gold examples and 15 yellow gold cases, making the present lot a rare opportunity to acquire a seldom-seen reference.
