Introduction:
\Patek Philippe 1564R; A large rectangular rose gold watch, circa 1943-1944. 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. An extract from the archives is on order.
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.