Dear watch fans, are you ready for a feast in the collecting world? From November 8th to 9th, 2025, the world-famous Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch will be launched. As the first perpetual calendar chronograph watch in history to appear in series production, every auction of it makes people’s hearts beat faster! This watch is not only a witness of time, but also a microcosm of history. With so many stories and legends behind it, it is definitely not to be missed!

Collector’s feast

From November 8th to 9th, 2025, watch enthusiasts and collectors around the world will usher in a historic moment. A watch of extraordinary significance is about to be seen at the auction. This is Patek Philippe’s Ref. 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch. The reason why this is a historic moment is because the auction of this watch coincides with the release of rare treasures that have been rare for decades. For collectors, this is undoubtedly a landmark moment.

The movement number of this watch is 863’193 and the model is 13130Q. It is the first perpetual calendar chronograph watch in the form of series production in the history of world watchmaking, which has epoch-making significance. The year of production of this watch is 1943, which can be said to be closely related to the history of Europe during World War II. Its auction time has just passed 82 years ago.

From 1943 to 2025, this Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch has experienced a full eighty years of historical changes. During this period, it has appeared in major auctions many times. As a top luxury product, every transaction is jaw-dropping.

In 2016, it was sold for a sky-high price of 11,002,000 Swiss francs (including buyer’s premium). At that time, this price was already the highest record in the history of antique watch auctions. It is impossible to verify who this buyer is. Maybe he just wants a collection, or maybe he has a deeper purpose, but what is certain is that his recognition of the value of this watch far exceeds its use value.

Stainless steel material

This auction item is a typical stainless steel watch case. The diameter of 35 mm does not seem to be a very large size today, but in the 1940s, this was already a quite leading size. At that time, the diameter of most men’s watches was still around 30 mm.

The reason why this Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch is so attractive is not only because of its stainless steel case, but more importantly, the historical significance it carries.

Antique watches have extremely high collection value because of their age, and this watch is the first perpetual calendar chronograph watch to appear in series production in the history of auctions. It can be said to be a living fossil in the watchmaking industry.

The currently known historical data shows that a total of 281 pieces of this watch have been produced, and the watch with movement number 863’193 in our hands is very likely to be the first in this series. It is exciting to think about it.

For collectors, getting such an antique watch is like stepping onto the pinnacle of life, because its stainless steel material makes the entire watch shine extraordinarily, and the perpetual calendar design makes the watch look full of technology.

auction company

This auction was jointly organized by the world-renowned auction company Phillips and Bacs & Russo. As a company specializing in watch auctions, their valuation of watches is naturally quite accurate. It is reported that the estimated value of this Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch has reached 8 million to 16 million Swiss francs, equivalent to 71 million to 142 million yuan. Even based on the lowest estimate, this is a considerable fortune.

We know that Phillips Auctions holds many large-scale auctions every year, including many top luxury goods and antique collectibles. The emergence of the Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch will undoubtedly attract more watch collectors and enthusiasts to participate in the bidding.

As time goes by, these collectors may become more and more aware of the value of this watch. By then, there may be even more crazy offers at the auction site. Just like the buyer in 2016, they may just want to win the subject and no longer care about the price.

Conclusion

The legendary status and unparalleled historical value of this Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 watch is really amazing! As a collector, such an opportunity is rare. Whoever can own it is simply the pinnacle of life! How high do you think the auction price of this watch will rise? Come to the comment area to chat about your opinions, or give this article a like to support us in exploring the charm of watches!