PATEK CHRONOGRAPH "FOR BEYER" REF.1463

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Year of sale

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Description

Patek Philippe

Chronograph “for Beyer”

1463

1952

1954

18k yellow gold

35 mm

676’758

868’403

Patek Philippe 13-130, manual winding, 23 jewels

Silvered, radium-filled indexes and hands, double signature “Patek Philippe / Beyer”

Plexiglass

Screw-down, stamped “FB” (Taubert & Fils)

Round chronograph pushers

Black alligator leather strap with gold-tone buckle

Case, dial and movement

• Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1952 and sale on April 23, 1954
• Beyer Extract from the Archives confirming receipt on April 23, 1954 and sale on May 3, 1954

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An exceptional and historically significant Patek Philippe Ref. 1463 “for Beyer”, crafted in 1952 and retailed in 1954 by the renowned Zurich-based distributor Beyer Chronometrie. Introduced in 1940, the reference 1463 holds the distinction of being Patek Philippe’s first water-resistant chronograph, featuring a screw-down case back and round pushers designed by the master case maker Taubert & Fils. Produced in fewer than 750 examples across yellow gold, pink gold, and steel, the 1463 remains one of the most coveted vintage chronographs among collectors. The present example belongs to the second series (circa 1945–1961) and stands apart for its unique dial layout, lacking the traditional tachymeter and “chemin de fer” minute track, emphasizing clarity and elegance. The silvered dial displays radium-filled hands and indexes, an exceptionally rare feature among 1463s, and bears the double signature “Patek Philippe / Beyer”, reflecting one of the longest-standing partnerships in Swiss watchmaking history. Powered by the celebrated caliber 13-130, a manual-winding chronograph movement renowned for its precision and architecture, this watch also bears the “FB” hallmark and “Vacuum” engraving on the case back, testifying to its waterproof design.