Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and rare 18K gold oblong wristwatch with hooded lugs and offset crown

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, REF. 503, MOVEMENT NO. 830'255, CASE NO. 614'397, MANUFACTURED IN 1934

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Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and rare 18K gold oblong wristwatch with hooded lugs and offset crown
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, ref. 503, movement no. 830'255, case no. 614'397, manufactured in 1934
Cal. 9'''90 rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the silvered matte dial with applied gold baton and Arabic numerals, in oblong polished case with winding crown to 6 o'clock, snap on back, satined hooded lugs, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
30 mm. wide

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Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial and applied gold numerals in 1934 and its subsequent sale on 7 June 1937.

This watch is thought to be the only example of reference 503 to appear in public to date. Certainly one of Patek Philippe's most exclusive and typical Art Deco period designs, it stands out by its unusual case set up, combining two different forms, an oblong or horizontal with a rectangular curved shape. The aesthetic aspect is further enhanced by the crown positioned to 6 o'clock, elegantly incorporated into the lower lug.