Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2015
LOT 290
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1593 SO-CALLED HOUR GLASS YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 977152, case No. 2601319, Ref. 1593. Made circa 1958. Very fine and rare, rectangular flared, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 64,000 - 96,000 / USD 8,300 - 12,400
Sold: CHF 10,000
Two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, snap-on case back, faceted crystal. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold feuille hands. Cal. 9```-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |