156 Patek Philippe An incredibly rare and highly attractive, Carrée, manual wristwatch in yellow gold and platinum, with sapphire set bezel and Extract from the Archives, reference 482.
Estimate: € 35.000 – 70.000
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- Model Carrée
- Year 1929
- Reference 482
- Case Material 18K yellow gold, platinum and sapphires
- Case Number 617'790
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, 18 jewels
- Movement Number 818'665
- Dimension 25.5mm width x 30mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present timepiece in 1929 and its subsequent sale on July 25th, 1938.
Introduced in the late 1920s, reference 482 sits at the crossroads of Art Deco geometry and early Modernist restraint, its square architecture both bold and elegant—reflecting the moment wristwatches became objects of design as much as function.
The case itself is a study in proportion. Firm, clean lines frame the dial with disciplined symmetry, while the sapphire hour markers punctuate the composition with flashes of deep blue brilliance. These applied sapphires are not merely decorative; they are structural accents, reinforcing the graphic purity of the design while adding unmistakable refinement.
According to research, fewer than ten examples of this model have appeared at auction, underscoring its exceptional rarity. The present watch is elevated even further by its remarkable double-material construction. The main body of the case is crafted in yellow gold, providing warmth and depth, while the square bezel and the subtle stripes across the lugs are executed in platinum. This sophisticated interplay of metals enhances the architectural character of the watch, creating contrast, dimension, and unmistakable presence on the wrist.
The case, made by Markowski, Patek Philippe’s premier maker for complex forms and identified by the Geneva Key No. 8, places the reference 482 among the manufacture’s most daring shaped designs, alongside icons such as the “Top Hat” 1450.
Visually striking yet supremely refined, this reference 482 embodies Patek Philippe’s mastery at the intersection of art, design, and horology. Exceptionally rare, architecturally compelling, and further distinguished by its bi-metal execution and sapphire-set accents, the present example represents an opportunity to acquire not merely a watch, but a sculptural expression of 20th-century design.
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