102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 378
Patek Philippe Genève, Movement No. 973184, Case No. 662906, Ref. 1593, Cal. 9-90, 25 x 41 mm, circa 1951
An elegant vintage Geneva wristwatch, so called "Hour Glass", sold on August 29, 1951. With original box and Patek Philippe extract from the archives
Case: 18k gold, push back, PPC 18k gold buckle. Dial: silvered.
Patek Philippe’s "Hour Glass" reference 1593 stands out for its curved, magnificently bevelled crystal. The sides sweep outwards from the centre in a gentle but distinct curve, lending a particularly charming appeal to the watch. The silvered dial has mirror-polished gold indexes with Arabic numerals at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock and gold sword hands. Reference 1593 was launched in 1944 and available in various shades of gold, with the majority in yellow gold. Some few examples featured polychrome Cloisonné dials. Collectors consider the "Hour Glass" a classic piece and love it for its comfortable size and sophisticated elegance.
An elegant vintage Geneva wristwatch, so called "Hour Glass", sold on August 29, 1951. With original box and Patek Philippe extract from the archives
Case: 18k gold, push back, PPC 18k gold buckle. Dial: silvered.
Patek Philippe’s "Hour Glass" reference 1593 stands out for its curved, magnificently bevelled crystal. The sides sweep outwards from the centre in a gentle but distinct curve, lending a particularly charming appeal to the watch. The silvered dial has mirror-polished gold indexes with Arabic numerals at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock and gold sword hands. Reference 1593 was launched in 1944 and available in various shades of gold, with the majority in yellow gold. Some few examples featured polychrome Cloisonné dials. Collectors consider the "Hour Glass" a classic piece and love it for its comfortable size and sophisticated elegance.
Sold
estimated
11.000—16.000 €
Price realized
10.300 €