Lot 282
  • 282

A fine and rare gold flared rectangular wristwatch, Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, Movement No. 839577, Case No. 646950, Ref. 1593, 1947

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Description

  • Patek Philippe & Co., Genève
  • length 42mm, width 26mm
18k, tonneau nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, silvered matte dial, applied gold Arabic and dagger numerals, subsidiary seconds,  rectangular case with flared lugs, snap back, case, dial and movement signed.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1947 and its subsequent sale on December 10th, of that year.

Patek Philippe launched the model, Ref. 1593, in 1944. It would go on to become one of the most recognizable watches the company produced.

For a similar example, see Huber & Banbery, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Vol. 2, Second Edition, p. 128, pl.177.