Patek Philippe Hour Glass ref. 1593
Case : 18kt yellow gold, rectangular “Hour Glass” shape, approx. 41 × 25 mm
Strap : brown leather with original yellow gold buckle
Movement : manual winding caliber 9‑90 (18 jewels, Gyromax balance, ~40h power reserve)
Dial : argenté with applied indexes and Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12 o’clock, small seconds at 6
Crystal : domed plexiglass
Reference : 1593
Year of production : 1950s (circa 1949–1955)
Condition : excellent, original case, movement, and dial
Key Features
Iconic “Hour Glass” design with concave and convex sides, case made by Markowski, typical of the 1950s
Caliber 9‑90 movement with Gyromax balance, a hallmark of Patek Philippe precision and finishing
Rare production: approx. 1,000 pieces in total, about 500 in yellow gold
Context & Collectibility
Reference 1593, nicknamed “Hour Glass”, was produced from 1944 to the early 1960s. It is now highly sought after for its bold design and rarity.
Useful links:
Official Patek Philippe website
General overview on Calatrava
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