Sotheby's Geneva · 2024

Patek Philippe — Split-Seconds Chronograph

Reference 1563 · 18k Yellow Gold

$3,820,000

≈ CHF3.11M · €3.30M · £2.82M · HK$29.99M · ¥608,144,000

About this lot

One of only three known examples of Ref. 1563, this unique piece is distinguished by its luminous Breguet numerals and hands.

Ranks #22 of 87 Patek Philippe auction lots we track (top 25%) · #43 of 1,156 documented luxury watch sales overall (top 4%) · all Patek Philippe records →

Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/treasures-of-time/reference-1563-a-unique-yellow-gold-split-second

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