c. 1942 Patek Philippe Rectangular Sector Dial & Wenger Case (Ref. 1443)

Worth The Read The reference 1443 is one of those hidden gems from the Patek Philippe Archives, just as rare and beautiful as some of the most collectible vintage Patek Philippe watches. The reference 1443 has some key features that make it a gem for vintage Patek collectors—first, the case: A tank-style case measuring 38x21mm. The most important part is the casemaker. An engraved Key and the number 1 confirm this is a Mark One Wenger case. One of, if not, the most crucial case maker for Patek Philippe. Housed inside the Wenger case is a mechanical caliber 9-90, a beautifully finished, elongated octagon in-house movement. Then the dial, if this were in a more sought-after reference, the value would be more than tripled. An original sector dial with black raised enamel. The dial features applied markers and numerals at 3, 9, and 12. Specifications Reference: 1443 Model: Rectangular Dress Watch   Movement: Manual  Year: We dated it to circa 1942 because of the movement serial being sli