Reference
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (1941)
Reference 1518 · 18k Pink Gold
The lowest current ask for the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (1941) (ref. 1518) is $36,500 at Analog Shift, among 3 live listings we track. The auction record is $17,631,075 (Phillips Geneva, 2025). Updated August 16, 2026. View lowest ask →
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About this reference
The Patek Philippe Reference 1518 was produced between 1941 and 1954 as the first serially manufactured perpetual calendar chronograph. Collectors prioritize this reference for its historical significance and the Valjoux-based Caliber 13-130 movement. Of the 281 total units produced, the majority were cased in yellow gold, while approximately 58 examples were executed in 18k pink gold. These pink gold variants often feature "pink on pink" configurations with matching rose-toned dials. The case measures 35mm and features square chronograph pushers and a snap-on back. On the secondary market, 18k pink gold examples typically command between $1,200,000 and $2,500,000 depending on dial condition and provenance. A notable production variant includes the rare transition from the "long" signature to the shortened "Patek Philippe" branding on the dial. In 2021, a pink gold 1518 with a pink dial achieved a sale price exceeding $3,000,000 at auction.
Hammer prices over time
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Auction track record
8 documented sales since 2013. Top hammer $17,631,075 at Phillips Geneva in 2025. Median hammer: $3,171,000. Most recent: $3,992,000 in 2026.
Ranks #3 of 87 Patek Philippe auction lots we track — see all Patek Philippe records.
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¥24,680,650
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Ref. 3970EP-027 · Platinum
¥23,725,270
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Ref. 3970EG-025 · 18k White Gold
¥23,088,350
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Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | 5970R-001 | Rose Gold
Ref. 5970R-001 · 18k Rose Gold
¥19,107,600
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Ref. 5270G · 18k White Gold
¥12,220,902
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Ref. 3970G · 18k White Gold
¥10,349,950
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Ref. 4764/15 · 18k Yellow Gold
¥1,743,568
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All documented hammer prices
For this reference (and close variants).
| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1518 · Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | 2016 | $11,136,642 | Phillips Geneva |
| 1518 · Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (Pink Gold) | 2021 | $3,171,000 | Phillips Geneva |
| 1518 · Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | 2025 | $17,631,075 | Phillips Geneva |
| 1518 · "Pink on Pink" Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | 2020 | $3,565,224 | Phillips Geneva |
| 1518 · Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | 2022 | $2,900,000 | Sotheby's Hong Kong |
| 1518 · Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 'FAB. SUISSE' | 2024 | $2,452,564 | Christie's Hong Kong |
| 1518 · Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | 2013 | $794,500 | Antiquorum New York |
| 1518 · Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | 2026 | $3,992,000 | Phillips New York |