Patek Philippe 'Hour Glass', Ref. 1593Platinum and diamond-set wristwatchMade in 1952 Dial: silvered, diamond indexesCalibre: cal. 9''90 manual winding, 18 jewelsMovement number: 974'809Case: platinum, snap-on backCase number: 675'634Closure: Patek Philippe crocodile strap and 18k white gold buckleDimensions: 41 x 22 mmSigned: case, dial and movementBox: noPapers: no Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on September 15th, 1953Condition reportMVT: is running at the time of cataloguing.CASE: fair and attractive condition with hallmark between the lugs still visible. There are some scuffs, scratches and fine dings visible when closely examining the case. The watch has further received some polishing. DIAL: in fair condition having been cleaned and retouched. There are some fine surface blemishes including fine scratches to the edges, as well as some minor loss to the signature. Please note: Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.Catalogue notePatek Philippe produced the reference 1593 from 1944 to 1967 in yellow gold, pink gold and platinum versions. Referred to as the ‘Hour Glass’, the present reference elegantly showcases the post art-deco creative design cues and Patek Philippe’s form of choice for non-rounded timepieces. The reference 1593 cases were made by the famed maker Markowski, which also crafted some of the other most iconic form-cases. The present watch bears the luxurious 'Heures Brillantes' dial which is fitted with diamond-set indexes that are confirmed on the Extract from the Archives. According to literature, Patek Philippe manufactured approximately 1000 ref. 1593 pieces during its production period, translating into 40 pieces per year. Of these, only roughly 250 examples were made in platinum such as the present lot. Having been cared for by its previous owner, the present watch is offered in serviced condition. The three digits of the case number are correctly repeated within the case.
Patek Philippe 'Hour Glass', Ref. 1593Platinum and diamond-set wristwatchMade in 1952 Dial: silvered, diamond indexesCalibre: cal. 9''90 manual winding, 18 jewelsMovement number: 974'809Case: platinum, snap-on backCase number: 675'634Closure: Patek Philippe crocodile strap and 18k white gold buckleDimensions: 41 x 22 mmSigned: case, dial and movementBox: noPapers: no Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on September 15th, 1953Condition reportMVT: is running at the time of cataloguing.CASE: fair and attractive condition with hallmark between the lugs still visible. There are some scuffs, scratches and fine dings visible when closely examining the case. The watch has further received some polishing. DIAL: in fair condition having been cleaned and retouched. There are some fine surface blemishes including fine scratches to the edges, as well as some minor loss to the signature. Please note: Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.Catalogue notePatek Philippe produced the reference 1593 from 1944 to 1967 in yellow gold, pink gold and platinum versions. Referred to as the ‘Hour Glass’, the present reference elegantly showcases the post art-deco creative design cues and Patek Philippe’s form of choice for non-rounded timepieces. The reference 1593 cases were made by the famed maker Markowski, which also crafted some of the other most iconic form-cases. The present watch bears the luxurious 'Heures Brillantes' dial which is fitted with diamond-set indexes that are confirmed on the Extract from the Archives. According to literature, Patek Philippe manufactured approximately 1000 ref. 1593 pieces during its production period, translating into 40 pieces per year. Of these, only roughly 250 examples were made in platinum such as the present lot. Having been cared for by its previous owner, the present watch is offered in serviced condition. The three digits of the case number are correctly repeated within the case.
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