152 Patek Philippe A fine and rare, Carrè waterproof, square-shape manual wristwatch in pink gold, with hooded lugs, reference 1486.
Estimate: Fr. 8'000 – 16'000
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- Model Carré Waterproof
- Year Circa 1940s
- Reference 1486
- Case Material 18K pink gold
- Case Number 657'216
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, 18 jewels
- Movement Number 957'066
- Dimension 27mm width x 37mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
A watch that immediately invites a more attentive gaze, not through excess, but through proportion, balance, and quiet conviction. The square form, compact yet assertive of reference 1486, reflects a moment in time when watchmaking began to move beyond the purely utilitarian and into a more architectural expression. The reference 1486 occupies a particularly important place within that evolution. Introduced in 1940, it represents one of Patek Philippe’s first exploration of a shaped, water-resistant wristwatch, an ambitious and technically demanding undertaking at the time. Conceived just two years after the seminal reference 565, it marks a decisive step forward, where innovation was no longer confined to round cases, but extended into more daring geometries. What lends this example its emotional depth is the harmony between rarity and design. Produced in exceedingly small numbers, approximately 200 examples in pink gold, its survival today is already noteworthy. Yet beyond scarcity, it is the purity of its execution that resonates most. The softly curved, hooded lugs flow seamlessly into the case, creating a sense of continuity that feels both deliberate and refined. The case, manufactured by Taubert under their patented construction, speaks to an era of experimentation and ingenuity. Its lines remain elegant and composed, offering a subtle interplay between strength and delicacy, qualities that are rarely combined with such success. A piece that reflects both technical progress and aesthetic confidence, where form and function meet with quiet authority, and where rarity is matched by a deeply considered design language.
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