Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 07, 2011

LOT 378

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1450 "TOP HAT", PLATINUM & DIAMONDS Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 977036, case No. 696248, Ref. 1450/1. Made in 1957, sold November 20th, 1957. Very fine and very rare, possibly unique, rectangular "bombé", platinum and diamond wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

USD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 22,000 - 30,000 / EUR 18,000 - 25,000

C. Two-body, solid, brushed, hooded lugs set with 24 baguette diamonds ? 2.85 ct, "bombé" crystal, case back engraved: Jimmy Corn from Aunt Donna 1959. D. Matte silver with applied 8 round and 3 baguette brilliant cut diamond indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 37 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-53-01

Good

Reprinted

HANDS Original

Notes

The reference 1450 "Top Hat" is one of the most recognizable Patek Philippe references due to its distinctive case. The present lot is offered for the fi rst time at auction and is possibly a unique commissioned piece. The 24 baguette diamonds on the case were set by the factory as confi rmed on the Extract from the Archives.