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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, RETAILED BY GÜBELIN, REF. 1593, MOVEMENT NO. 974'753, CASE NO. 674'244, MANUFACTURED IN 1952

Closed11 June 2014

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Retailed by Gübelin, Ref. 1593, Movement No. 974'753, Case No. 674'244, Manufactured in 1952
Cal. 9'''90 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied dagger and Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for constant seconds, rectangular shaped case, flared curved sides, snap on case back, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial, and movement signed by maker, dial signed by retailer
41.5mm overall length

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1952 and its subsequent sale on February 16th of the following year.

Patek Philippe launched the reference 1593 in 1944 and it was mostly available in gold with few examples in platinum. The present watch is a fine example of this reference, featuring a rare retailer's signature.

The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber & A. Banbery, second edition, pages 128 & 129, as well as page 141.

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