Christie’s Auction: Important Watches — Featuring The Triazza Collection Part I

At just 31mm, this is a rare example of the Ref. 1415HU to feature a ‘short’ Patek Philippe signature. Of the 115 pieces of this reference made, 82 pieces were cased in yellow gold, around 65 of which featured silvered dials. Of these, less than 20 feature full applied hour markers with the post-1948 ‘short’ signature, making this present offering a very rare example. Added to this rarity is the condition that this watch is in, with both hallmarks on the caseband and under the lug being clearly visible, and the dial only lightly cleaned. The case (No. 655’707), made by Édouard Wenger, is in very good condition with clear hallmarks, and the bezel engraved with 41 cities in English retains its original enamel infill. With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives and presentation box.

Estimate: HK$1,500,000–3,000,000; US$187,500–375,000