Reference 1491, produced between 1940 and 1958, is one of the most charismatic timepieces made by Patek Philippe. Nicknamed "Riccio" because of the scroll lugs similar to a curly lock of hair, the model is also nicknamed "Fernandel" by French collectors, as the famous comedian was known to wear this reference.

Pasquale Di Costanzo was an important fabrics merchant, as well as a well-known decorator and scenographer for theatrical and artistic events. His name is indissolubly tied to the San Carlo theatre in Naples, of which he was superintendent from May 1994 with the Aida to December 1972 with the Turandot. Di Costanzo managed to give international fame to the San Carlo, and he was able to bring to its stage the most famous directors and artists of the period.Achille Lauro was a celebrated merchant ships owner and politician. He was the owner of one of the most important Italian fleets of all time, the Flotta Lauro, and after the Second world war he has been a leading exponent of the monarchic faction. He has been mayor of Naples for two times, from July 1952 to December 1957, and in 1961, as well as member of Parliament and senator of the Republic. Achille Lauro was an historical president of Napoli football team.The Piedigrotta festival was a popular celebration that took place on September 8th in Naples. It experienced the height of its splendor between the end of the nineteenth century and the second half of the twentieth century, when it became the showcase for the Neapolitan music together with the Festival of the Neapolitan song.Rolandi was a niche boutique founded in Naples in 1948, and to the best of our researches in commercial activity for very few years, making this dial personalization a true chimera. This specific watch has been donated by Achille Lauro to Pasquale Di Costanzo, as a sign of recognition for the organization of the 1952 Piedigrotta celebration.