PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH Reference: 590 Date: c. 1945 Movement: Cal. 10-105, 19-jewel manual wind, HOX, no. 912'345 Dial: Silvered Case: Round, teardrop lugs, snap on case back, no. 645'242 Strap/Bracelet: Green velvet Buckle/Clasp: Gold plated buckle Signed: Case, dial and movement Size: 30mm Accompaniments: None Footnotes: The present vintage Calatrava reference 590 was introduced in 1938 and remained in production until 1948. Its two-piece round case was made by the renowned casemaker Wegner, identifiable by the key maker's mark no. 1 stamped inside the case back. Measuring 30mm in diameter, the watch belongs to the first series fitted with the manual wind Caliber 10-105 and features the reference's distinctive teardrop lugs. The movement is also interestingly stamped with 'HOX,' indicating that the watch was imported into and sold in the United States at the time. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing