Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 1491
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1948
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis 1948 Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch, referenced 1491, is constructed from 18ct yellow gold. The watch features a 35mm diameter case defined by distinctive scroll-shaped lugs where the leather strap attaches.
Its silver-colored dial displays black baton hour markers and sword-shaped hands, with a secondary sub-dial for seconds positioned at 6 o'clock. Power is provided by a manual-wind movement, specifically the calibre 12-120. The object is fitted with a leather strap. The auction description attributes the manufacture of the piece to 1948 and identifies it within the Calatrava line. The dial is described as silvered rather than solid silver.
No additional accessories, boxes, or documentation are confirmed as part of this listing. Observations include the visible gold case, leather strap, and internal dial layout as documented by the source.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1948
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Diameter
- 35mm
- Material
- 18ct yellow gold
- Movement
- Manual-wind, Calibre 12-120
- Lug style
- Scroll lugs
- Reference
- 1491
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features scroll-shaped lugs • Secondary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Silvered dial with baton indices and sword hands • Solid case back visible in rear-view photo
- Case and Dial Design
- The Patek Philippe reference 1491 is housed in an 18ct yellow gold case measuring 35mm in diameter. The design is characterized by specific scroll-shaped lugs, which provide the primary visual distinction at the points where the watch integrates with its leather strap. The dial exhibits a silver-colored finish, adorned with applied black baton markers for the hours and sword-shaped hands for time indication. A dedicated sub-dial for the running seconds is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The source clarifies that the 'silvered' description refers to the dial's color or plating, not to a construction from solid silver.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch operates via a manual-winding mechanical movement, identified by the source as the Patek Philippe calibre 12-120. This calibre is a central component of the 1491 reference, driving the hours, minutes, and the independent sub-seconds display located at the 6 o'clock position on the dial. Detailed technical verification, including the matching of movement and case serial numbers, remains a necessary step for potential collectors beyond the information provided in the catalogue entry.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is catalogued by Somlo with the inventory code 3465. The provenance information and physical specifications provided are sourced from the auction description, which designates the watch as a 1948 production. No historical documentation, original retail packaging, or authentication certificates are stated to accompany the item. The auction house emphasizes that the provided details, including the date and configuration, are based on their assessment.
Identification
- Reference
- 1491
- Lot Identifier
- 3465
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Presence of box or original papers is not confirmed
- Research required: Dial is silvered, which does not indicate solid silver construction