1518
- Production
- 1941–1954
- Model
- Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
- Case material
- 18k Gold / Steel
- Case size
- 35mm
- Movement
- Manual
- Calibre
- Cal. 13-130 Q
- Dial colours
- Silver / White
The first perpetual calendar chronograph ever produced in series by any manufacturer, launched in 1941 during the war. Fewer than 300 were made across 13 years, and only a handful in steel. A steel 1518 sold at Phillips Geneva in November 2016 for CHF 11.02M.
Key dates.
- First serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph
- A steel example sells at Phillips for CHF 11.02M
- Most were cased in yellow gold; steel examples number in the single digits.
Before you ask.
When was the Patek Philippe 1518 produced?
The 1518 was produced from 1941 to 1954.
What movement does the Patek Philippe 1518 use?
The Patek Philippe 1518 runs the Cal. 13-130 Q, a manual movement.
How do I check a Patek Philippe 1518 with Watch Safe?
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