Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 1518

PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT 18K PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND TACHYMETER DIAL SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, RETAILED BY SERPICO Y LAINO, CARACAS, REF. 1518, MOVEMENT NO. 868'234, CASE NO. 674'146, MANUFACTURED IN 1951 Movement: Cal. 13''', manual Dial: Silvered Case: 35 mm. diam. With: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1951 and its subsequent sale on 1 June 1953 and Study 1518R/1951 by Eric Tortella 2021 Remark: Approx. 58 examples made in pink gold PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT 18K PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND TACHYMETER DIAL SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, RETAILED BY SERPICO Y LAINO, CARACAS, REF. 1518, MOVEMENT NO. 868'234, CASE NO. 674'146, MANUFACTURED IN 1951 Movement: Cal. 13''', manual Dial: Silvered Case: 35 mm. diam. With: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1951 and its subsequent sale on 1 June 1953 and Study 1518R/1951 by Eric Tortella 2021 Remark: Approx. 58 examples made in pink gold On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price. This watch offered for sale is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price. This watch offered for sale is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.