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There is debate about the crystal some collectors think they should all originally be faceted and the rounded crystal is a service crystal but no one really knows
Here is my yellow gold model
Then I found this platinum model with a difference , yes diamond indices but no sub seconds . Apparently made in a very small batch for either an Italian or English collectors - the story is not clear
Finally two years ago I found one in pink gold
I will try to find some pics on the wrist but for a small wrist like mine it sits well
Do you like the “Hour Glass”?
The Patek Philippe ref. 1593 was introduced in 1944.
A/ YELLOW GOLD WITH FACETED CRYSTAL
Somehow, I didn't completely like the fit on my wrist, especially from the angle of the photo below.
B/ YELLOW GOLD WITH CURVED CRYSTAL
Note the peak, here, at the centre of the case arc.
credit: Discreet Peacock
And I also find the platinum variant with diamond indexes very appealing when worn on a larger wrist than mine !
C/ PLATINUM WITH DIAMOND INDEXES
credit: Bonhamswatches
It was nicknamed the “Hour Glass” because the sides of the case feature a gentle curvature that taper inwardly to the centre from both ends - resembling the lines of an hour glass.
The side of the case is shaped like a curved arc, but some cases feature a discreet peak at the highest point.
Also, some examples feature a crystal which is faceted at the narrowest part of the case, but others feature a curved crystal.
Anyway, last July, I was able to try on a yellow gold example with faceted crystal.
Somehow, I didn't completely like the fit on my wrist, especially from the angle of the photo below.
The lug-to-lug might be a little too long for my wrist.
But then, I recently saw these photos taken by Discreet Peacock of a yellow gold example with a curved crystal and I think that on a bigger guy than me, it looks wonderful !
Note the peak, here, at the centre of the case arc.
credit: Discreet Peacock
And I also find the platinum variant with diamond indexes very appealing when worn on a larger wrist than mine !
C/ PLATINUM WITH DIAMOND INDEXES
credit: Bonhamswatches
What do you think?
Do you like the "Hour Glass"?
Best, Emmanuel
I don't like all of them,
but the platinum is really attractive to me in this instance!
Probably not high on my list — but, of the three that you feature, it would be the YG with a curved crystal.
Most intriguing and thanks Emmanuel for notifying us !
To me, this watch must be seen in the metal before judgement can be passed ! Too unusual to decide based only on photos.
Very unusual indeed.
And I wasn’t fully conquered when I tried it on my wrist.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
I have the same soft spot.
But I didn’t find this one completely convincing on my wrist.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Gorgeous examples - thank you for compiling them for review
Agree that the platinum is an unexpected winner! Break out the tuxedo and hit the formal parties... and WIN!
Best,
Robert
So I'm in the minority here -
For whatever reason, I don't like diamond dials, with
very few exceptions. I love the yellow gold. Even more
than the 2442. Big banana I think is the nickname. Beautifully
balanced. Not that the 2442 isn't impressive, of course it is.
Great post!
The Golden Banana or Marylin Monroe is something too,
I agree.
But for whatever reason, I wasn’t completely conquered by the fit and look on my wrist.
Thank you for the kind words.
Best, Emmanuel
But for whatever reason, I wasn’t completely conquered by the fit and look on my wrist.
Thank you for the kind words.
Best, Emmanuel
I like the shape…
From the pix, seems wrist fit is off because the case back is flat with the lug ends like 4 legs which need to rest on a really flat wrist.
I think you are pointing the exact
design weakness of this piece. At least for my wrist.
Thanks for your accurate comment.
Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for your accurate comment.
Best, Emmanuel
Yes surprisingly elongated for the time.
And, for whatever reason it didn’t feel fully convincing on my wrist.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Wow - I really like that yellow gold version!
Fascinating to see how the curved case may or may not work on any particular person's wrist. I usually think of sharply downturned lugs and/or a convex caseback as benefiting fit fort a large watch, as it has for me in most cases (terrible pun!), but it's good to be reminded that it can backfire, too. Also a good reminder that some watches must be tried on before purchase.
Thanks for yet another great post on a forgotten watch!
Thank you so much, Modernahab !
My (limited) experience is indeed that a watch absolutely needs to be tried on.
This 1593 looks wonderful on other wrists than mine and I think that it’s a great reference from Patek, but it doesn’t seem to be one for me, unfortunately.
I’ll give it another try someday if I can, though.
Best, Emmanuel
This 1593 looks wonderful on other wrists than mine and I think that it’s a great reference from Patek, but it doesn’t seem to be one for me, unfortunately.
I’ll give it another try someday if I can, though.
Best, Emmanuel
For me I don’t like these watches I love them !
There is debate about the crystal some collectors think they should all originally be faceted and the rounded crystal is a service crystal but no one really knows
Here is my yellow gold model
Then I found this platinum model with a difference , yes diamond indices but no sub seconds . Apparently made in a very small batch for either an Italian or English collectors - the story is not clear
Finally two years ago I found one in pink gold
I will try to find some pics on the wrist but for a small wrist like mine it sits well
It’s such an impressive 1593 trio you have here!
According to Aircooltime, who shows two of your watches in his articles (https://substack.com/home/post/p-167465045), it seems likely that both the curved and faceted crystals were original.
Anyway, thank you for sharing your wonderful collection!
Best, Emmanuel
Anyway, thank you for sharing your wonderful collection!
Best, Emmanuel
While you may not be classy (I'm taking your word for it), you certainly have a sense of humor! ;-)
Best, Emmanuel