{"product_id":"patek-philippe-ref-1491-tropical-dial-18-carat-yellow-gold-1952","title":"PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 1491 Tropical Dial 18 Carat Yellow Gold (1952)","description":"\u003cp\u003eI'm delighted to offer for sale a truly special watch, with an even more remarkable dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference 1491 is amongst the most distinctive calatravas in profile - it's \"scroll\" lugs wrap around and down and on to the wrist, it's restrained flamboyance - furthermore the case on this example displays time honoured oxidation in an array of purples and blues - whoever the next custodian is, please don't polish it! This kind of magic only occurs with patience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real star of the show though is the hard enamel dial, which has aged to the most glorious treacle pumpkin, whilst the enamel itself is wonderfully preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if that's not enough, the yellow gold lapped markers have oxidised to an even greater extent - blue through purple to gold and back, it's a spectacle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do not know the service history, but the watch is running nicely and comes fitted on a brand new bespoke alligator strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, confirming date of manufacture to 1952, date of sale March 5th 1953\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mann About Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55708383478136,"sku":null,"price":32000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1109\/2557\/files\/DSCF9639.jpg?v=1792592974","url":"https:\/\/www.mannabouttime.com\/products\/patek-philippe-ref-1491-tropical-dial-18-carat-yellow-gold-1952","provider":"Mann About Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}