Introduction:
Patek Philippe 1513R; 18K Rose gold/Black Dial, 35mm Vintage Calatrava, with special order matte black enamel dial, with raised rose gold indexes. The watch was ordered by General Motors for an award for 25 years of service to A,L. Forsberg in 1947. The watch is fitted with a 12-120 caliber, 18-jewel manual wind movement # 962294, case # 651263. The case was made by Wegner The Geneva master case make company.
The watch is engraved on the back (look at pictures) GMOO A. L. Forsberg 1922-1947
The watch measures 35mm with a 3-body style case, with long turned down lugs. The watch is further accompanied with its original factory Dial, crown, original Patek rose gold vintage buckle, Original gold spring bars, and generic black lizard strap.
Condition:
This watch is a rare find. These were made rarely after world war II and given an a presentation gift for 25 years of service to General Motors employees. But, what also makes this watch special that its not yellow gold and its not a 1578 which was the usual reference presentation watch given. This is the first we have ever seen.
The watch is in mint original condition, strong hallmarks and was in a bank deposit box for 30-35 years. The watch has been serviced and comes with a 1 year warranty.