1491J “The Big Eye” (Prototype) Circa 1942 enquire-only Visible through the exhibition case-back

Visible through the exhibition case-back

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1491J “The Big Eye” (Prototype) Circa 1942 enquire-only Visible through the exhibition case-backThis unique Ref. 1491J Chronograph, also known as The Big Eye, is the only known chronograph version of the 1491and the only asymmetric chronograph wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe. Its oversized minute register, nearly twice the size of the seconds counter, gives it its distinctive nickname. Such a remarkable piece could only have been made by special requestlikely commissioned by Mr. Charles Stern himself, either for a private collector or as