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Patek Philippe
Ref. 1588
A fine rectangular-arched-shaped pink gold wristwatch with small seconds
- Estimate
- HK$48,000 - 96,000€5,300 - 10,600$6,200 - 12,300
HK$88,900
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1947
- Reference No
- 1588
- Movement No
- 839’930
- Case No
- 646’222
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 9’’’90, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 38mm length x 23 mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by correspondence letter from Patek Philippe Salon Geneve in 1983 confirming its production and service invoice. Delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives from confirming date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1947 and its subsequent date of sale 22nd April 1948.
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Catalogue Essay
The Patek Philippe Ref. 1588 is a stunning find from 1947, showcasing a distinctive rectangular case crafted from 18K pink gold. With its Art Deco flair, this timepiece perfectly encapsulates the timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship that Patek Philippe is known for.
The dial boasts a minimalist yet sophisticated aesthetic, featuring gold applied hour markers and sleek dauphine hands for outstanding legibility. Powered by a manual-winding movement, it exemplifies Patek Philippe’s commitment to precision and reliability. The gently curved lugs and balanced proportions ensure that it sits comfortably and elegantly on the wrist.
The dial boasts a minimalist yet sophisticated aesthetic, featuring gold applied hour markers and sleek dauphine hands for outstanding legibility. Powered by a manual-winding movement, it exemplifies Patek Philippe’s commitment to precision and reliability. The gently curved lugs and balanced proportions ensure that it sits comfortably and elegantly on the wrist.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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