Only 140 examples of the Patek Philippe ref. 1436 were ever made in the approximately 33 year production period from 1938 until it was discontinued in 1971 . This Split-Seconds Chronograph is as simple and pure aesthetically as it is complex technically:
This yellow gold Patek Philippe single button split-seconds chronograph ref. 130 was made especially for William Edward Boeing (1881-1956), founder of The Boeing Company. Several elements set it apart from the other known early split-seconds chronographs:
The Patek Philippe reference 1563 combines the split-seconds chronograph complication of reference 1436 with the waterproof case design of reference 1463 (aka the "Tasti Tondi", the round buttons). Only three examples are known to exist, all cased in yell
Thanks for sharing. Here are some other Grand Complication in steel. Best, Emmanuel Ref. 1436 Split Seconds Chronograph credit: monochrome Ref. 1518 pcc credit: monaco legends Ref.5004, spit seconds pcc credit: haute time
Two comments The ref 574 is the smaller version of the top hat ref 1450 That ref 1436 from Kibble has a horrible redial Love that you have included AP and VC models for comparison Thanks again ' Julian
looks „over restored“ in this image, don‘t you agree? The dial... very strange. And also the case is not in such great condition. There was quite a lot pf polishing on this. Personally, I would not go for a piece that is super rare but not in excellent co
Credit: Patek Philippe Started in 1930, the movement was finally cased in a platinum calatrava 31mm case diameter It was the first true grand complication, setting the way forward for future complications It broke the record at auction twice, first in 198
1436A could be a nice alternative to the 5950A as well, stainless split second.... and then there is the iconic 2499P of course which in hindsight must overtake the 5970G/P.... how could I forget the 2499P, I would have to toss that in there as well!
I have owned the 5370P now for 4-5 months and have had several opportunities to wear it and see how it felt as a part of my collection. I think one can often look at watches for sale and imagine how it will feel if one owned it. There always needs to be a
Patek Philippe Chronographs-the combination of Patek Philippe and Chronograph is an intoxicating, addictive and financially devastating mix. Be prepared to be seduced, you have been warned. Patek Philippe is one of the most revered manufactures in the hor