85 Patek Philippe Very Rare and Stylish, “Top-Hat”, Rectangular Shape Wristwatch in Platinum, Hooded Lugs, Gifted to Edwin J. Anderson With Extract from the Archives, Reference 1450
Estimate: €20,000 – 40,000
Sold (Premium)€26,000
Model: Top Hat
Reference: 1450
Case Material: Platinum
Bracelet Material: White Gold
Year: 1953
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 9′ 90
Case N°: 684 008
Movement N°: 975801
Dimensions: 25 × 37 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Extract from the Archives
The reference 1450 is one of the most appreciated among collectors and has been given the nickname “Top Hats” or more affectionately by the Italian collectors “Cinesino” due to its particular case design: this reference was introduced in the 1940 and discontinued 20 years later in 1960. The cases were made by Markowski, a distinguished case maker for the shape of its watches, while the dials were provided by Stern Freres. The movements used were the calibres 9 ″ 90, the best of their kind used by Patek Philippe for most of its shaped wristwatches. The present example in platinum is a nice representation of this reference and still retains its original hallmark in the side case and the writing platinum on the back. The hooded lugs are still well preserved and sharp. The silvered dial with baton and dot platinum indexes for the hours is in great conditions with seconds at 6 o’clock. To add even more desirability to this timepiece is the beautiful white-gold bracelet. Moreover this watch was gifted to Mr. Edwin J. Anderson that was an American sports executive who held various positions with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1948 to 1987. In 1937, Anderson became the general sales manager for James Barclay and Company. The following year he joined the Goebel Brewing Company as vice president and general sales manager. He was promoted to president in 1941 and remained in that role until 1958 when he resigned to focus on his duties with the Lions. This lot is an opportunity not to be missed, absolutely desirable and much more precious, for this reason.