Patek Philippe 1438

1940 Patek Philippe 18ct Gold Hooded Lugs Cal. 9"90 1483

Here, we have a beautifully executed and rare 1940 Patek Philippe 18ct Gold Cal. 9"90 1483 with a rectangular 18ct yellow gold case that flows seamlessly towards the decorative hooded drilled lugs for a comfortable fit. The slender profile leads to a lug-to-lug length of 33.5mm and a case thickness of just 7mm. A coin-edged crown sits on the right side. The slim, smooth bezel holds a box-shaped crystal above a striking white dial; large applied gold Roman numerals and pip indices radiate around the edge, marking the hours; elegant 18ct yellow gold stick hands sit majestically in the centre; at 6 o’clock, a recessed sub-seconds, at 12 o’clock, Patek Philippe Co. Geneve motif completes this sophisticated beautifully balanced dress watch. On the reverse, an 18ct yellow gold snap-off case back and inside a manually wound Patek Cal. 9"90, 18 jewels movement. It comes paired with an 18mm leather strap and pin buckle. Reference : 1438 Movement : Manually Wound Patek Cal. 9"90 Age : Circa. 1940 Year : 1940 Case Size : 40mm Case Thickness : 7mm Lug to Lug : 33.5mm Lugs : 18mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box and Papers : None Case Material : 18ct Yellow Gold Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty The wrist model's wrist size is 7inchThere will forever be something undeniably alluring about a vintage Patek Philippe, especially when the case isn't your traditional round shape and something more unique like this hooded lugged rectangular 18ct gold case, a true work of art on the wrist. This incredible reference 1438 is powered by the m anually wound Patek calibre 9"90, a beautifully finished shaped movement and executed to the high standards we expect from Patek Philippe in the 1940s. It is amazing to know that all that beauty is hidden behind a solid case back and reserved for the watchmakers, that is a testament to craft that only few can achieve. I would not hesitate to add this beautiful example to your collection today!