Patek Philippe ref. 1518 watch front

Patek Philippe

1518

Why It Matters

The ref. 1518 established Patek Philippe's series-produced perpetual-calendar chronograph lineage. Combining these complications in a wristwatch makes it a technical and historical milestone. Case metal, dial configuration, condition and documented ownership distinguish individual examples within the reference.

Object Details

Brand: Patek Philippe
Family: Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Reference: 1518
Production: 1941–1954

Sale history

$17,649,254

Sold for CHF 14,190,000, shown in USD at the Federal Reserve rate of November 7, 2025

Ref. 1518 in stainless steel

November 2025

Includes buyer’s premium

Phillips, Geneva

$9,570,900

Pink gold, made in 1948

December 2021

Includes buyer’s premium

Sotheby's, New York

$3,565,401

Sold for CHF 3,380,000, shown in USD at the Federal Reserve rate of June 26, 2020

Pink gold, ex-Jean-Claude Biver collection

June 2020

Includes buyer’s premium

Phillips, Geneva

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