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Patek Philippe. An 18k Pink Gold Rectangular-shaped Wristwatch with Highly Reflective Dial
Lot 193

Patek Philippe. An 18k Pink Gold Rectangular-shaped Wristwatch with Highly Reflective Dial

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 1531, Movement No. 838'915, Case No. 644'683, Manufactured in 1946

Closed6 December 2016

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Patek Philippe. An 18k Pink Gold Rectangular-shaped Wristwatch with Highly Reflective Dial
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 1531, Movement No. 838'915, Case No. 644'683, Manufactured in 1946
Movement: Manual jewelled, Cal. 9'''90
Dial: Metallic silvered dial, Arabic, baton and dot numerals, subsidiary seconds
Case: 18k pink gold rectangular-shaped, snap on back, 23mm width & 36mm overall length
Strap/Buckle: Patek Philippe crocodile strap, Patek Philippe 18k pink gold buckle
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on August 25th, 1947

Specialist note

Made in 1946, this watch reveals the optimism of design in the immediate post war period. Flowing architectural lugs, an unusual silvered dial, applied pink gold dot 5 minute markers combined with hard enamel batons and an Arabic 12, all of this adds up to a modern classic that captures the spirit of the late 1940s.

This watch was recently cleaned and serviced by Patek Philippe Geneva, ready to wear for the next owner and the next chapter in this fine 70-year-old’s history.