Technical Details & Model History

• Case: 18k rose gold, diameter approx. 35 mm
• Movement: manual winding Patek Philippe caliber 13''' 130
• Dial: original dial co-signed “Gobbi Milan”, an extremely rare configuration
• Functions: two-register chronograph
• Crystal: plexiglass
• Strap: brown crocodile leather
• Buckle: original Patek Philippe rose gold buckle
• Reference: 1463
• Year of production: 1955
• Documentation: official Patek Philippe archive extract
• Condition: excellent, a highly collectible example

Key Features

• Iconic Patek Philippe ref. 1463, known among collectors as “Tasti Tondi”
• Very rare configuration in 18k rose gold
• Original dial co-signed “Gobbi Milan”, a historically significant retailer signature
• Chronograph movement caliber 13''' 130, one of the most celebrated calibers of the manufacture
• Chronograph with pump pushers, a distinctive characteristic of the model

Historical Context

The Patek Philippe Chronograph ref. 1463 is one of the most iconic and sophisticated chronographs produced by the Geneva manufacture. Introduced in the 1940s and made in very limited numbers, it is renowned for its case with waterproof pump pushers, a rare technical solution for the period. Examples featuring retailer-signed dials are particularly sought after by collectors; the signature Gobbi Milan, one of Italy’s most prestigious high-end watch retailers, adds an additional layer of historical and collector significance. This 1955 example, accompanied by its official archive extract, represents a masterpiece of classic watchmaking.