1593

I haven’t yet been able to see a 2442 or a 2468 is real life, unfortunately. Given my experience with the 1593, I think I would enjoy the slightly smaller size of the 2468. And I would very much like to see how the curvy case of the Banana looks in person

The 1593, which is perhaps the most iconic; the 2442 “Banana” (my favorite); and the infrequently mentioned 2468 (pictured below), which is basically a slightly smaller version of 1593. Credit: On Behalf

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,

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 anoth

The Patek Philippe ref. 1593 was introduced in 1944 . 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 cas

I even owned a rose gold version for years with its beautiful faceted crystal, I have to check my hard disk to try to find a photo of it (it’s many many years ago…) Unless I am mistaking the nickname of ref 1593 is the Hourglass and not the Pagoda which i

There is a spectacular reference article on this model a - also known as the pagoda buy a great collector called aircooltime on his sub stack I am not sure if rules permit advertising this so mods delete if inappropriate There are also some great pics of

...but I would have double checked before pulling the trigger. I absolutely love vintage shaped cases like this ref 490 but also 425, 1593 or 2468 (and many others all equipped with the 9-90 caliber) but for vintage original condition (not restored) is ke

Ref 425 is a totally different model

Patek ref 1593 in platinum and rose. Side by side Note the plat has no subseconds - a special order apparently for an Italian Never got the true reason but just rumours and innuendo from highly respected dealers