90 Patek Philippe A fine and elegant, hexagonal-shape manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with enamelled Arabic numerals.
Estimate: Fr. 7'000 – 14'000
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- Model Hexagonal
- Year Circa 1920s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 290'388
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, jewelled
- Movement Number 811'174
- Dimension 25.5mm width x 37mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
The here offered special wristwatch from the 1920s stands as a compelling reminder of a period when Patek Philippe allowed itself remarkable creative freedom, long before design codes became fixed and predictable. The elegant hexagonal case, crafted in 18-carat gold, reflects the exuberant experimentation of the early wristwatch era, when geometry, proportion, and architectural daring were explored with genuine imagination. Such shapes were not conceived to follow trends, but rather to define them, each case a quiet manifesto of modernity. The matte silver dial is equally evocative, featuring bold enamelled Arabic numerals whose graphic presence is balanced by the refinement of an auxiliary seconds register. The layout is purposeful yet expressive, a hallmark of Patek Philippe’s interwar production, where clarity and artistry coexisted effortlessly. Subtle oxidation across the case lends a warm patina, underscoring the watch’s originality and integrity, while the crisp, legible engravings on the caseback attest to its careful preservation over a century. Watches of this character exemplify the “fantasy” of early Patek Philippe, an era when the maison explored unconventional forms with confidence and restraint. Today, such hexagonal designs are not only scarce but even cherished, capturing a fleeting moment when horology embraced creativity as boldly as craftsmanship.
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