Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 403
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1589, LARGE, OFF-SET INCLINED CONCAVE LUGS; 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 160,000 - 200,000
CHF 19,900 - 24,850 / USD 20,000 - 25,000
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, large gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, off-set inclined concave lugs and flat bezel, silver mat dial with Roman numeral and square dots, subsidiary seconds at 6.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Reference 1589
Year Circa 1953
Movement No. 722 172
Calibre 12-400, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Geneva Quality Hall Mark
Case No. 305 900
Bracelet Black leather strap, 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Diameter 36.3 mm. and 37.4 mm. on the lugs
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
A rare reference similar in size to the Ref. 570. Launched in 1944, it exists in two series :
• First series fitted with the Cal. 12-120.
• Second series fitted with the Cal. 12-400.
If this reference is rarely found in pink gold (according to our research only 6 examples have appeared in the art market), this example, in yellow gold, is in excellent overall condition.