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拍品专文
As the first split-second chronograph wristwatch ever manufactured in series by Patek Philippe, Reference 1436 holds a significant place in the company's mid-20th century production. With special attention to the tachymeter scale and applied indexes, its design is sophisticated and extremely readable. The split-seconds mechanism allows the simultaneous timing of two events, while the 30-minute counter enables the measurement of longer intervals.
Reference 1436 was made in about 120 yellow gold pieces between 1938 and 1971. Of these, only 59 are publicly known today.
Manufactured by Stern Frères, the dial is executed on a solid gold base and finished in black, featuring applied yellow gold baton and Arabic numerals. Gold baton hands complement the gilt printing on the outer minute track, tachymeter scale, and subsidiary registers. Renowned for elevating dial-making to an art form, Stern Frères achieved here a composition of exceptional clarity and elegance.
The three-piece 18K yellow gold case was made by Emile Vichet and features a snap-on back and bezel. Along with the Patek Philippe signature and the maker's mark, the interior case back features Swiss hallmarks such as the Helvetia head and the '18K / 0.750' gold standard. The case number, applied by the casemaker in accordance with Patek Philippe’s specifications, further attests to its authenticity and quality of manufacture.
Reference 1436
Introduced in 1938, reference 1436 remains the most emblematic split-seconds chronograph wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe. The model was among the most advanced inventions of its era due to the split-seconds complication, wildly regarded as one of the most technically challenging complications in watchmaking. Produced primarily in yellow and pink gold, no examples in white gold or platinum are known to date.
Two different generations of the reference were produced. Early examples featured a crown-operated split-seconds mechanism, such as the present example, while later models incorporated a co-axial push-button integrated into the crown. Reference 1436, which combines remarkable technical intricacy with classic design, is still one of the most sought-after chronographs among collectors today and represents a turning point in the history of the wristwatch.
Reference 1436 was made in about 120 yellow gold pieces between 1938 and 1971. Of these, only 59 are publicly known today.
Manufactured by Stern Frères, the dial is executed on a solid gold base and finished in black, featuring applied yellow gold baton and Arabic numerals. Gold baton hands complement the gilt printing on the outer minute track, tachymeter scale, and subsidiary registers. Renowned for elevating dial-making to an art form, Stern Frères achieved here a composition of exceptional clarity and elegance.
The three-piece 18K yellow gold case was made by Emile Vichet and features a snap-on back and bezel. Along with the Patek Philippe signature and the maker's mark, the interior case back features Swiss hallmarks such as the Helvetia head and the '18K / 0.750' gold standard. The case number, applied by the casemaker in accordance with Patek Philippe’s specifications, further attests to its authenticity and quality of manufacture.
Reference 1436
Introduced in 1938, reference 1436 remains the most emblematic split-seconds chronograph wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe. The model was among the most advanced inventions of its era due to the split-seconds complication, wildly regarded as one of the most technically challenging complications in watchmaking. Produced primarily in yellow and pink gold, no examples in white gold or platinum are known to date.
Two different generations of the reference were produced. Early examples featured a crown-operated split-seconds mechanism, such as the present example, while later models incorporated a co-axial push-button integrated into the crown. Reference 1436, which combines remarkable technical intricacy with classic design, is still one of the most sought-after chronographs among collectors today and represents a turning point in the history of the wristwatch.