A Fine and Rare Pink Gold Flared Rectangular Wristwatch, Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, Movement No. 976631, Case No.690429, Ref. 1593, 1955

18k, Cal. 9'''-90, tonnneau nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance, micrometer regulator, silvered matte dial, applied gold Arabic and dagger numerals, pink gold feuille hands, subsidiary seconds, rectangular case with flared lugs, snap back, case, dial and movement signed, with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch in 1955 and its subsequent sale on August 24th, 1956.

For a note on the Reference 1593, see lot 282 in this sale.

According to our research there have been fewer than 50 examples to appear in the market in pink gold.

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