Property of an Important Asian Collector
918
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1450
Top Hat “Pink on Pink”
An elegant, unusual and rare pink gold wristwatch with small seconds, hooded lugs and pink dial
- Estimate
- HK$50,000 - 100,000€5,900 - 11,700$6,400 - 12,800
HK$82,550
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1943
- Reference No
- 1450
- Movement No
- 836’347
- Case No
- 633‘043
- Model Name
- Top Hat “Pink on Pink”
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 9''90, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 36mm length x 20.5mm width
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the configuration of the pink dial and date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1943 and its subsequent date of sale on 4th March 1944.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
During the Art Deco era, a scattering of imaginative rectangular designs emerged, each accompanied by equally inspired nicknames. One such example is the present ref. 1450 "Top Hat". Its distinctive profile and hooded lugs give the impression of a top hat, a fashionable accessory for men around the turn of the century.
The cases were crafted by C. Markowski, recognized by the Poinçon de Maître no. 8, who was known for producing many of the rectangular case designs that gained popularity in the post-war years. The prominent domed crystal further enhances the watch's unique character.
Encased in pink gold, which is already rarer than the standard yellow gold, this example features a highly coveted pink dial—a sought-after attribute even in today’s market. Our research indicates that only about one-third of the pink gold examples come with this dial configuration. In excellent condition, the hallmarks on the caseband remain extremely crisp, and the Extract from the Archives confirms the authenticity of the pink dial. This remarkable timepiece stands as a testament to Patek Philippe's exceptional creativity and innovative design.
The cases were crafted by C. Markowski, recognized by the Poinçon de Maître no. 8, who was known for producing many of the rectangular case designs that gained popularity in the post-war years. The prominent domed crystal further enhances the watch's unique character.
Encased in pink gold, which is already rarer than the standard yellow gold, this example features a highly coveted pink dial—a sought-after attribute even in today’s market. Our research indicates that only about one-third of the pink gold examples come with this dial configuration. In excellent condition, the hallmarks on the caseband remain extremely crisp, and the Extract from the Archives confirms the authenticity of the pink dial. This remarkable timepiece stands as a testament to Patek Philippe's exceptional creativity and innovative design.
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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