Patek Philippe Yellow Gold World Time Watch Ref. 1415
Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: World Time
Reference: 1415
Year: 1950s
Material: 18k YG
Dial Color: Silver
Dimensions: 31 mm
Watch Movement: Manual-Wind
Bracelet/Strap: Black Leather Strap
Box/Paper: Watch Only
Condition: Excellent Overall Condition with Signs of Aging on Dial
SKU: 212404
Introduced in the late 1930s and produced in extremely limited numbers, the Patek Philippe reference 1415 occupies a foundational place in the history of the world time wristwatch. Developed in collaboration with the celebrated watchmaker and inventor Louis Cottier, the reference established the visual and technical language that would define Patek Philippes most revered world time watches for decades to come. Its ingenious rotating city ring and 24-hour chapter allowed the wearer to simultaneously read the time across the globe, transforming a highly complex mechanism into one of the most intuitive and elegant complications ever devised.
The present example is offered in yellow gold and displays all of the qualities that have made the reference so enduringly desirable among collectors. The case remains exceptionally well preserved, retaining strong definition throughout with clear hallmarks and crisp proportions that speak to careful stewardship over the decades. Framing the dial is the distinctive city ring, featuring period city designations that serve as a fascinating snapshot of the worlds geopolitical landscape during the mid-twentieth century.
Its original dial remains intact and honest, exhibiting signs of age that have developed naturally over time. The resulting patina lends the watch a character and authenticity that can only be achieved through decades of preservation, while the combination of applied markers, rotating 24-hour ring, and world time display creates one of the most recognizable dial layouts in vintage watchmaking.
While an Extract from the Archives has not yet been obtained from Patek Philippe, we fully guarantee the watch will archive. Rarely encountered in such attractive and original condition, the reference 1415 represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most historically important wristwatches ever produced by Patek Philippea watch that helped define the world time complication and remains among the manufactures most celebrated creations.
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