Patek Philippe "Top Hat", Ref. 1450
Swiss. 18K gold. This iconic vintage Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Reference 1450 features a solid 18K gold rectangular case distinguished by its signature heavy, stepped hooded end-lugs that resemble the brim of a top hat. Framing a warm cream-coloured dial, the layout presents applied gold hour markers, baton hands, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Powered by the legendary in-house manual-wind Patek Philippe's rectangular movement (SN839306), this piece represents one of the manufacturer's most architectural and celebrated mid-century Art Deco-inspired dress watch designs. Fitted with a leather strap with a gold-toned pin buckle. No box or papers. 21mm x 37mm. Swiss. This iconic vintage Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Reference 1450 features a solid 18K gold rectangular case distinguished by its signature heavy, stepped hooded end-lugs that resemble the brim of a top hat. Framing a warm cream-coloured dial, the layout presents applied gold hour markers, baton hands, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Powered by the legendary in-house manual-wind Patek Philippe's rectangular movement (SN839306), this piece represents one of the manufacturer's most architectural and celebrated mid-century Art Deco-inspired dress watch designs. Fitted with a leather strap with a gold-toned pin buckle. No box or papers.
Condition
Dial/hands: minor surface losses where the case contacts the dial, not visible when the watch is assembled. Case/bezel: case shows age-related tarnish and fine surface scratches. Minor evidence of polishing. Mechanical: functioning. Bracelet: on a brown leather strap with gold-toned pin buckle. Shows evidence of use. The watch was observed to be running at the time of cataloguing but has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may require adjustment.
Swiss. 18K gold. This iconic vintage Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Reference 1450 features a solid 18K gold rectangular case distinguished by its signature heavy, stepped hooded end-lugs that resemble the brim of a top hat. Framing a warm cream-coloured dial, the layout presents applied gold hour markers, baton hands, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Powered by the legendary in-house manual-wind Patek Philippe's rectangular movement (SN839306), this piece represents one of the manufacturer's most architectural and celebrated mid-century Art Deco-inspired dress watch designs. Fitted with a leather strap with a gold-toned pin buckle. No box or papers. 21mm x 37mm. Swiss. This iconic vintage Patek Philippe "Top Hat" Reference 1450 features a solid 18K gold rectangular case distinguished by its signature heavy, stepped hooded end-lugs that resemble the brim of a top hat. Framing a warm cream-coloured dial, the layout presents applied gold hour markers, baton hands, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Powered by the legendary in-house manual-wind Patek Philippe's rectangular movement (SN839306), this piece represents one of the manufacturer's most architectural and celebrated mid-century Art Deco-inspired dress watch designs. Fitted with a leather strap with a gold-toned pin buckle. No box or papers.
Condition
Dial/hands: minor surface losses where the case contacts the dial, not visible when the watch is assembled. Case/bezel: case shows age-related tarnish and fine surface scratches. Minor evidence of polishing. Mechanical: functioning. Bracelet: on a brown leather strap with gold-toned pin buckle. Shows evidence of use. The watch was observed to be running at the time of cataloguing but has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may require adjustment.
