1943 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Square Watch, Ref. 1453 - 18K Gold with Papers

1943 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Square Watch, Ref. 1453 - 18K Gold with PapersWe are pleased to offer this very fine and rare Patek Philippe mens ref. 1453 watch showcased in today's offering. While we don't know the production numbers for this model, even after an extensive web search, we haven't been able to find online another example of this reference or even a photo. With its understated silver face and timeless square case, it showcases a classic and elegant Patek style. Its downward turned lugs give it a pleasing profile

Our watchmaker has just freshly cleaned and oiled its high-grade Rolex movement that has dual shock absorbers and timed it on a state-of-the-art computerized system

We have fitted it with a Kevlar® strap that complements the dial

factory set with Omega diamonds

957457 (Note the numeral hand engraved watchmakers marks showing an extensive service history)

900 and doesn't have the charm of this vintage original

The back has very slight opening marks and one shallow pin prick indention

Case material: 14K white gold

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Housing the very fine movement is its elegant original 18K white gold signed IWC case

rose gold counterweighted "lollipop" center seconds hand

stamped with prestigious Hallmark of Geneve

Dial: Black with painted Roman numerals