Patek Philippe Tasti Tondi Chronograph Ref. 1463

Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Chronograph Reference: 1463 Year: 1949 Material: 18k YG Dial Color: Silver Dimensions: 34.5mm Watch Movement: Manual-Wind Bracelet/Strap: Brown Box/Paper: Archive Paper Condition: Fantastic Original Condition with Clear, Deep Hallmarks SKU: 169401 In the 1930s, Patek Philippe introduced their first chronograph wristwatches in the Reference 130 and 530. Shortly after, in 1940, the illustrious brand released their first (and only in the 20th century) waterproof chronograph, the Reference 1463. The challenge with creating a waterproof chronograph lay in the pushers, which is why the pushers on the 1463 differ from the 130 and 530. These round pushers with attractive decorative ends inspired the nickname tasti tondi by more modern collectors. Tondi (or singularly Tondo) is circular artwork created during the Renaissance era, short for the Ita