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Patek Philippe Reference 1463 Chronograph

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This Patek Philippe reference 1463 'Tasti Tondi' is a manual-wind chronograph wristwatch produced in 1949. The timepiece features an 18k pink gold case with screw-down back, round pump pushers, and downturned lugs. The movement is a manual-wound calibre 13'' unit with 23 jewels. The silvered dial is configured with a tachymeter scale, baton indexes, and Roman numerals at the 6 and 12 positions. The case was produced by Taubert & Fils and bears the Geneva key number 11 hallmark. The watch is presented on a matching 18k pink gold brick-style bracelet measuring 185mm in length. Documentation includes an Extract from the Archives confirming the production year and the 1950 sale date. The reference 1463 design is noted for its water-resistant construction, defined by the high-sided profile and the specific button and case back seals.

Front view of the Patek Philippe reference 1463 chronograph in 18k pink gold showing the dial, hands, pushers, and brick bracelet.
Front view of the Patek Philippe reference 1463 chronograph in 18k pink gold showing the dial, hands, pushers, and brick bracelet. — Monaco Legend Group, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
1463
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1949
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
653'498

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The watch features an 18k pink gold case, designated as a reference 1463. The case design incorporates round pump pushers and a screw-down case back, providing a high-sided profile with downturned lugs. Production of the case is attributed to the specialist case-maker Taubert & Fils, as indicated by the Geneva key number 11 hallmark found on the piece.

The dial is finished in a silvered tone and incorporates a combination of baton indexes and Roman numerals at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions. A tachymeter scale is printed along the outer edge of the dial, supporting the chronograph functionality. The overall diameter of the watch head is 35mm.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case was manufactured by the renowned Taubert & Fils, bearing the Geneva key No. 11 hallmark”
  • “The silvered dial is detailed with baton and Roman indexes, along with tachymeter scaling”
  • “Diameter 35mm”

Movement and Functionality

Internally, the timepiece is powered by a manual-wound movement identified as the calibre 13''. The movement contains 23 jewels and is managed through the external chronograph pushers, which allow for the measurement of elapsed time against the dial's tachymeter scale. This movement represents the mechanical core of the reference 1463 model.

The watch is secured to the wrist via an 18k pink gold brick-style bracelet, which measures 185mm in total length. This integrated appearance complements the aesthetic of the pink gold case.

Evidence for this section
  • “Internally, the watch is powered by a manual-wound calibre 13'' movement featuring 23 jewels”
  • “accompanied by a matching 18k pink gold Patek Philippe brick-style bracelet”
  • “Bracelet length 185mm”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives provided by the manufacturer. This document confirms the production year of 1949 and provides evidence for the subsequent sale of the object in 1950. The availability of this documentation serves to link the watch to the manufacturer's internal production records.

Details provided by the auction house confirm the physical specifications, including case and movement serial numbers. This documentation acts as the primary reference for the object's identity as recorded in the auction listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “The timepiece comes with an Extract from the Archives confirming its production and subsequent sale in 1950”
  • “Case number 653'498”
  • “Movement number 867'779”

Open research questions

  • What specific internal seals or components were utilized in this 1949 iteration to achieve water resistance?
  • Can the specific chain of ownership be traced from the 1950 sale date to the present?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Reference 1463 Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference number1463“Reference 1463”
Case number653'498“653'498”
Movement number867'779“867'779”
Case makerTaubert & Fils“The case was manufactured by the renowned Taubert & Fils”
Production year1949“produced in 1949”
Movement caliber13''“manual-wound calibre 13''”
HallmarkGeneva key No. 11“bearing the Geneva key No. 11 hallmark”

Visible details

  • Silvered dial with baton markers and Roman numerals at 6 and 12 o'clock
  • 18k pink gold brick-style bracelet
  • Round push-pieces positioned at 2 and 4 o'clock
  • Visible tachymeter scale printed on the dial perimeter

Research qualifications

  • The exact state of internal water-resistance seals is unverified
  • Provenance history prior to the 1950 sale date is not provided

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Patek Philippe Reference 1463 'Tasti Tondi' chronograph in 18k pink gold with brick bracelet

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record aee24feb49

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