AN 18K PINK GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
1957 REF 1593 'HOUR-GLASS' MVT 977096 CASE 2601357
AN 18K PINK GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
1957 REF 1593 'HOUR-GLASS' MVT 977096 CASE 2601357 Pink gold, alligator length 41 mm , • cal. 9-90 manual winding movement, 18 jewels • pink dial, applied gold Arabic, dagger and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds • flared rectangular case, snap back • case, dial and movement signedPatek Philippe, Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
, Sold
40,625 USD
, AN 18K PINK GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
1957 REF 1593 'HOUR-GLASS' MVT 977096 CASE 2601357 Pink gold, alligator length 41 mm , • cal. 9-90 manual winding movement, 18 jewels • pink dial, applied gold Arabic, dagger and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds • flared rectangular case, snap back • case, dial and movement signed , With an Extract from the Archives confirming sale on January 23rd, 1958.
Patek Philippe launched this model, Ref. 1593, in 1944. Easily recognized for its flared shape, this model is commonly referred to as the 'Hour-Glass'.
The case of this watch was made by Markowski, one of the finest case makers in Geneva. In addition to this model, they were also responsible for the case production of other unusually shaped rectangular watches, including the 'Top-Hat' model.
For a similar example, see Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe, Vol. 2, Second Edition, p. 128, pl. 177.
