Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
PATEK PHILIPPE HISTORICAL WATCH, REF. 1593, SO-CALLED “HOUR GLASS”; 18K PINK GOLD
The watch of Artur Hescket Hall (1896-1970), Brazilian General 18K pink gold, manual-winding, vertical rectangular-shaped with concave sides, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, flared pillar-shaped lugs, faceted crystal-glass, silver dial with subsidiary seconds at 6. Case-back engraved in taille-douce (fine cut) with the mention “Os oficiais de S. Paulo / e Mato Grosso ao seu / grande Chefe Gen. / Hescket Hall / S. P. 20-VII-57” (The officers of São Paulo and Mato Grosso to his Great Chief General Hescket Hall, São Paulo, July 20, 1957).
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Reference 1593
Year Circa 1955
Movement No. 976 595
Calibre 9-90, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Geneva Quality Hall Mark.
Case No. 690 420
Bracelet Black leather strap, gilded metal buckle
Dimensions 42 x 25.8 mm.
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-50-01 |
Good Refreshed HANDS Original |