Patek Philippe. An 18K rose gold manual wind rectangular wristwatch with hooded lugs
Top Hat, Ref: 1450, Manufactured 1945, Purchased 3rd May 1945
Model: Top Hat
Reference: 1450
Date: Manufactured 1945, Purchased 3rd May 1945
Movement: 18-jewel manual wind, adjusted to heat, cold and isochronism and 5 positions, No.837233
Dial: Salmon pink, applied gilt baton hour markers with gilt dot quarters, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt pointed baton hands
Case: Brushed and polished rectangular, snap on back, No.635919
Strap/Bracelet: Associated brown alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 20.5mm
Accompaniments: Extract from the Archives
One of the most iconic rectangular designs, the reference 1450 became known as the "Top Hat" model, and was produced from the 1940's through the 1960's in yellow, white, and pink gold, as well as in platinum.
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Top Hat, Ref: 1450, Manufactured 1945, Purchased 3rd May 1945
Model: Top Hat
Reference: 1450
Date: Manufactured 1945, Purchased 3rd May 1945
Movement: 18-jewel manual wind, adjusted to heat, cold and isochronism and 5 positions, No.837233
Dial: Salmon pink, applied gilt baton hour markers with gilt dot quarters, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt pointed baton hands
Case: Brushed and polished rectangular, snap on back, No.635919
Strap/Bracelet: Associated brown alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 20.5mm
Accompaniments: Extract from the Archives
One of the most iconic rectangular designs, the reference 1450 became known as the "Top Hat" model, and was produced from the 1940's through the 1960's in yellow, white, and pink gold, as well as in platinum.
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