Patek Philippe chronograph, reference 1579 Switzerland, movement from 1941, watch case from 1961 Manual wind movement, calibre 13’’’, hour, minute, second, chronograph White dial, gold hands, blued second hand Watch case out of 18 carat yellow gold, no. 2.621.608 Movement no. 862.749 Brown leather strap 18 carat yellow gold pin buckle, signed Patek Philippe 18 carat yellow gold crown, signed Patek Philippe Original box, original leather case, extract from the manufacturer Case diameter: 36 mm; height: 8 mm Total weight: 54 g Fully functional, very good condition This elegant Patek Philippe Movement wristwatch was manufactured in Switzerland in 1961. The watch is fitted with a calibre 13’’’ manual wind movement and displays hour, minute and second. The white dial has gold and blued hands. The watch case as well as pin buckle and crown are made of 18 carat yellow gold. The pin buckle is hallmarked. Watch case no. 2.621.6089. Movement no. 862.749. The watch ships with the original box, original leather case and the extract from the maker’s archive. The watch case measures 36 mm in diameter and 8 mm in height. The watch weighs 107 grams. The timepiece is in good condition with traces of wear. The dial shows no patina. Exceptional condition for this reference. The watch was functional during in house testing, but long term precision and regularity cannot be guaranteed. Patek Philippe In 1839 the businessman Antoni Patek and the watchmaker Francois Czapek founded “Patek, Czapek & CIe” in Geneva. In 1851 Adrien Philippe officially became a partner in the company; they had already worked together on new watchmaking techniques. In 1932 the company was bought by Charles and Jean Stern and is still a family business. The company is known for its long-standing tradition, innovation, rarity, aesthetics, as well as quality and fine workmanship. Starting Price : 30000