Introduction:
Patek Philippe 1564R; A large rectangular rose gold watch, circa 1944. The watch measures 25 x 40 mm with an rose salmon dial, raised gold numbers and indexes The watch is fitted with an 9'90 caliber 18-jewel movement #837108, case # 636040. The watch is fitted with a brown lizard strap. The watch is further accompanied with an extract certificate from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further sale in 1945. The watch is triple signed, dial, movement case back.
Essay: 1564: A beauty from the 1940s, the present reference 1564 represents the vintage era of rectangular wristwatches. The dial is signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneva at 12 o'clock, a historic feature looking back into the legacy of the manufacturer.
This example is in remarkable excellent condition, with original factory dial with the long signature "Patek Philippe & Co.", original crown and crystal and dial.