A Fine and Rare Gold Flared Rectangular Wristwatch
1953 REF 1593J MVT 975307 CASE 677167
A Fine and Rare Gold Flared Rectangular Wristwatch
1953 REF 1593J MVT 975307 CASE 677167
length 42mm. , • cal. 9-90 octagonal nickel lever movement, Gyromax balance, 18 jewels, micrometer regulator • two-tone silvered matte dial, applied gold Arabic and dagger numerals, subsidiary seconds • 18k gold rectangular case, flared lugs, engraved inscription to the snap back • case, dial and movement signedPatek Philippe, Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
, Sold
12,500 USD
, A Fine and Rare Gold Flared Rectangular Wristwatch
1953 REF 1593J MVT 975307 CASE 677167
length 42mm. , • cal. 9-90 octagonal nickel lever movement, Gyromax balance, 18 jewels, micrometer regulator • two-tone silvered matte dial, applied gold Arabic and dagger numerals, subsidiary seconds • 18k gold rectangular case, flared lugs, engraved inscription to the snap back • case, dial and movement signed , Accompanied by two Extracts from the Archives confirming production in 1953 and sale on September 7th of that year.
The first Extract mentions the engraved inscription, 'I. Rosen,' on the case back, suggesting that this inscription is original to the watch. The second Extract is written in German and dates from September 25th, 1989.
Patek Philippe launched this model, Ref. 1593, in 1944. It would go on to be one of the most recognizable watches the company produced. This model is sometimes called the 'hour-glass.'
The case of this watch was made by Markowski, one of the finest case makers in Geneva. In addition to the 'Hour-Glass,' Ref. 1593, they were also responsible for the case production of other unusually shaped watches, including the 'Eiffel Tower,' Ref. 2441 and the 'Banana,' Ref. 2442.
For a similar example, see Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches , Second Edition, p. 128, pl. 177.
