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Lot 8 PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 1593 "Hour Glass"
Lots 8 – 10: The Property of a Private European Collector
Consigned by a private collector the following three lots are a highly attractive selection of Patek Philippe’s ref. 1593 variants in pink gold, yellow gold and platinum.
Reference 1593 was launched in 1944 and is known among collectors as the "hour glass" model due to its streamlined form with the concave and curved sides. A formidable reminder of times past, this classic watch was available until around 1967.
The model is illustrated in: Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 128 & 129, as well as p. 141.
Ref. 1593 "Hour Glass"
Lots 8 – 10: The Property of a Private European Collector
Consigned by a private collector the following three lots are a highly attractive selection of Patek Philippe’s ref. 1593 variants in pink gold, yellow gold and platinum.
Reference 1593 was launched in 1944 and is known among collectors as the "hour glass" model due to its streamlined form with the concave and curved sides. A formidable reminder of times past, this classic watch was available until around 1967.
The model is illustrated in: Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 128 & 129, as well as p. 141.
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K pink gold rectangular curved wristwatch with pink dial
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 1593, movement no. 837'318, case no. 637'094, manufactured in 1945
Closed13 November 2017
Price Realised
CHF 32,500
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Specialist note
With its elegant pink dial which blends nicely with the sensual case form the present watch exudes elegance at first sight. This "pink-on-pink" version, as confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, is a true collector's gem.