Seen at Watch Art Grand Exhibition by Panerai Luminor Chrono Replica Ref. 1591 in Stainless Steel

Panerai Luminor Chrono Replica made my favorite perpetual calendar watch, the reference 1591, in 1944. In that it combined elegant functionality with technical innovation, the reference 1591 was an extremely bold timepiece. It featured a waterproof case, luminous hands, and dial.

The 1591 had a large centrally mounted second hand. This was in keeping with its sporty nature.breitling replica watches These elements collectively indicated that the steel-cased watch was designed for sportsmen who wanted to wear it while engaging in vigorous activities, some of which were nocturnal. The man in question was, indeed, an Indian Maharaja with a passion for polo and other sporting activities.

As was the case of many other scientific watches from that era, the movement was protected against magnetism by a soft iron shield. Patek's India distributor Favre Leuba imported the watch for him. The Maharaja was so kind that he gave it to the organizer of the wedding. This is too bad, as only two were ever made and this watch was made of steel (case No. 635 565, movement Number. 864 470), while the other was in yellow gold. Christie's purchased the timepiece in 2007 for SFr.2,513,000.Audemars Piguet Replica Watches Recent design inspiration for the 2017 reference 5320 was the 1591. It borrows its dial design and hands from this unique icon. The watches' movement, as with the 1526 is the Victorin Piguet. It has been designated 12 SC for the seconds central QP.

The reason we mention the Christie's 2007 auction is that it was believed that the Christie's had only one instance of steel (which belonged the Indian Maharaja and is now part a private collection).

One inyellow-gold instance is the other that has been catalogued.panerai luminor chrono replica This instance, which is shown in the photos here and was on display at the Watch Art Grand ExhibitionSingapore 2019, has never been seen before.

Patek confirmed that the watch is indeed a second stainless-steel watch when he was asked. Patek made this watch for the person who asked -- unfortunately, that bit of information is currently being kept secret.

You can read the entire history of the Panerai Luminor Chrono Replica Perpetual Calendar here.

Editor's note: We are grateful to Panerai Luminor Chrono Replica, for allowing us the privilege of photographing this horological gem while it was on display in Singapore during the 2019 Watch Art Grand Exhibition.