1944 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Watch, Ref. 1543, 18K Gold - Less Than 30 Known To Exist

1944 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Watch, Ref. 1543, 18K Gold - Less Than 30 Known To ExistToday's offering showcases this very rare and pleasing full size Patek Philippe mens watch. With its beautiful salmon face and timeless case with long lugs, it showcases a classic and very elegant vintage style. It has a truly wonderful presence on the wrist. Our example has a desirable double signed dial, co signed with Gubelin, the prestigious Swiss retailer, one of Europe's premier jewelers. It is equipped with an illustrious Patek Philippe caliber

our extensive research could not turn up a single other example

36mm in diameter without the large crown

Encased in platinum

Sinatra gave it to his friend for his cameo appearance in the original Ocean's 11 movie

brand new and unworn with aftermarket Omega style tang buckle

original blue steel seconds

Dimensions: 15mm diameter (excluding crown) by 49mm long lug tip to tip

Dial: Smoky blue

Movement type: Cartier Swiss automatic

Still useable if you would like to

Note: Published examples of similar models can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex

Movement jewels: 17 rubies