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Lot 2058

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 1450, TOP HAT YELLOW GOLD MANUALLY-WOUND WRISTWATCH

MOVEMENT 970777, CASE 653160, MANUFACTURED IN 1948

Closed27 May 2009

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HKD 68,750

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PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 1450, TOP HAT

YELLOW GOLD MANUALLY-WOUND WRISTWATCH
MOVEMENT 970777, CASE 653160, MANUFACTURED IN 1948

Calibre 9'''90, barrel-shaped, 18 jewels, satined silvered dial, small seconds, two-part case in 18k gold, brushed and polished, curved plastic crystal, hooded lugs, 18k gold PPCo buckle, case, dial and movement signed
Dimensions: 25 x 38 mm.

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EUR3,900-5,800

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming dates of production and sale.

Reference 1450, also known as the "Top Hat" amongst collectors, was in production from 1940 until the 1960s. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition, p. 113, pl. 158, second edition, p. 137, pl. 196.