Sotheby's Geneva · 2024

Patek Philippe — Split-Seconds Chronograph

Reference 1563 · 18k Yellow Gold

$3,820,000

≈ CHF3.36M · €3.51M · £3.02M · HK$29.91M · ¥595,920,000

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 #20 of 77 Patek Philippe auction lots we track (top 26%) · #39 of 1,119 documented luxury watch sales overall (top 3%) · 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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