Patek Phillipe 1491 "Scroll Lugs" Pink Gold Gobbi-Milano

The Part worth knowing:

Manufactured in 1953, this Scroll Lug Calatrava reference 1491 “Riccio” is a particularly special example of an already uncommon reference. Fewer than 400 examples across all variations are believed to have been produced between 1940 and 1965. 

This example is finished in Pink Gold with an original and patinated dial bearing a Gobbi Milano signature, rose dauphine hands, and applied gold indices, with an extract from the archives.

Condition Report:

Case: Pink Gold case confirmed by extract. Its elegant, flowing lugs — from which collectors derived the nickname “Riccio” (“hedgehog” in Italian) — give the watch a remarkable architectural presence

Dial: Appears original and nicely patinated. Gobbi Milano double signature

Movement: Patek Philippe calibre 12-120

Bracelet/Strap: Burgundy Alligator Strap

Kit: Watch, Buckle, and Extract from the Archives