PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE 18K GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MODEL HOUR GLASS, MOVEMENT NO. 975778, CASE NO. 681641, REF. 1593, 1953

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE 18K GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MODEL HOUR GLASS, MOVEMENT NO. 975778, CASE NO. 681641, REF. 1593, 1953

Cal. 9"'90 nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance, the silvered dial with applied Arabic and dagger numerals, subsidiary seconds, the rectangular case with concave sides, faceted crystal, snap on back, together with an 18k gold Audemars Piguet buckle, case, dial and movement signed
22 mm. wide and 41 mm. overall length

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US$15,000-20,000

This watch is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch in 1953 and its subsequent sale on 1 July 1955.

The reference 1593 is one of Patek Philippe's best designs ever given to a rectangular wristwatch. For over 20 years, this model was available in gold.

The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbert, second edition, p. 128-129 and 141-142.

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