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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Lot 148

Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 1450, MOVEMENT NO. 974'961, CASE NO. 673'380, MANUFACTURED IN 1952

Closed11 June 2013

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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 1450, Movement No. 974'961, Case No. 673'380, Manufactured in 1952
Cal. 9'''90 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied gold baton and dot numerals, subsidiary dial for constant seconds, rectangular-shaped case, hooded lugs, snap on case back, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial, and movement signed
37.5mm overall length

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1952 and its subsequent sale on May 9th of the following year.

To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.

Reference 1450 was produced from 1940 until at least 1960, and called the top-hat by collectors.