PATEK PHILIPPE TOP HAT REF. 1450, IN YELLOW GOLD - From 1942 Reference N° 1450 Serial N° 639101 Year: 1942 Material: 18k yellow gold Weight: 36,7g Dimensions: 37 x 25mm Caliber: Manual Crystal: Mineral Strap: Leather with steel buckle This curious Patek Philippe is known as 'Top Hat' due to the shape of its case, or even 'Cinesino', however this splendid model dating back to the 40s perfectly incorporates the philosophy of the time, a very rare model to find in original conditions, this one with a lightly patinated dial is a splendid example.

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