Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 1518

Patek Philippe Reference 1518 | A yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with day, date, moon phases and later case back and later bezel, Made in 1944 | 百達翡麗 | 型號1518 | 黃金萬年曆計時腕錶，備日期、星期、月相顯示、後期錶背蓋及錶圈，1944年製

Patek Philippe Reference 1518 A yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with day, date, moon phases and later case back and later bezel, Made in 1944 百達翡麗 型號1518 黃金萬年曆計時腕錶，備日期、星期、月相顯示、後期錶背蓋及錶圈，1944年製 Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 13"' mechanical, 23 jewels Movement number: 863'341 Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on case back Case number: 4'213'490 Closure: brown unsigned alligator strap and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle Size: 35 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1944 and its subsequent sale on 4th August 1944 附帶後補資料庫精粹The present reference 1518 was serviced and overhauled at Patek Philippe in 2005 where the firm replaced the case back, together with a fitting a new gold bezel. These new replacement parts give this wristwatch a very modified and unique modern appearance. The reference 1518 was first introduced to the market in 1941 until 1954. A total of 281 examples were manufactured which is an incredibly small number compared to today's standards.