Patek Philippe. An 18K rose gold manual wind rectangular wristwatch with hooded lugsModel: Top HatReference: 1450Date: Manufactured 1945, Purchased 3rd May 1945Movement: 18-jewel manual wind, adjted to heat, cold and isochronism and 5 positions, No.837233Dial: Salmon pink, applied gilt baton hour markers with gilt dot quarters, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt pointed baton handsCase: Brhed and polished rectangular, snap on back, No.635919Strap/Bracelet: Associated brown alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 20.5mmApaniments:Extract from the ArchivesFor further information on this lot please visit theProvenance: One of the most iconic rectangular designs, the reference 1450 became known as the 'Top Hat' model, and was produced from the 1940's through the 1960's in yellow, white, and pink gold, as well as in platinum.