{"product_id":"patek-philippe-top-hat-dresswatch-in-18k-yellow-gold-ref-1450-silver-dial-w3579","title":"Patek Philippe Top Hat Dresswatch in 18k yellow gold ref. 1450 silver dial","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"215\"\u003eThis Patek Philippe reference 1450, known among collectors as the “Top Hat” due to its distinctive case profile, was produced from 1940 until approximately 1960. It is a classic example of Patek Philippe’s shaped wristwatches, strongly influenced by Art Deco aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"215\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"487\"\u003eThe most striking feature of the reference 1450 is its unique rectangular case with hooded lugs and a tall, curved acrylic crystal, which gives the watch its characteristic “top hat” appearance when viewed from the side. This highly distinctive design makes it one of the most uniquely styled timepieces ever produced by the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"487\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"820\"\u003eMeasuring 37 × 20.5 mm, including the hooded lugs, the case is in great condition. This fine Top Hat features a beautiful silvered dial with raised enamel signature, a small running seconds sub-dial at six o’clock, applied hour markers, and elegant non-luminous stick hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"820\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1096\"\u003eThe watch is paired with a Bulang \u0026amp; Sons leather strap, which we find to be a lovely and sympathetic match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1096\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1205\"\u003ePowering the watch is the manually wound caliber 9-90 movement. This rectangular-shaped movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and is ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1205\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1396\"\u003eWe believe these watches are true wrist gems. The thick plexiglass crystal, combined with the Art Deco–inspired case, makes this a highly interesting and elegant dress watch—one we can wholeheartedly recommend discovering on the wrist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1396\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1650\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1654\"\u003ePatek Philippe “Top hat” dress watch reference 1450\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1709\"\u003e37x 20.5 mm 18k yellow gold case with thick plexi glass and hooded lugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1784\"\u003eSilver “art deco” dial with small second sub dial, stick hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1850\"\u003eMovement cal 9-90 manual wound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1884\"\u003eMovement serial 971xxx \/ case no 655xxx dating to the 1950’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1948\"\u003eleather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1965\"\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2001\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2033\"\u003eFree worldwide Fedex Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52315962933589,"sku":"W-3579","price":10900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/7450\/3738\/files\/W-3579PatekPhilippeTopHatDresswatchin18kyellowgoldref1450silverdial_163_1x1_a691bf48-04b0-4a20-8726-ad960340f489.jpg?v=1769166460","url":"https:\/\/www.bulangandsons.net\/products\/patek-philippe-top-hat-dresswatch-in-18k-yellow-gold-ref-1450-silver-dial-w3579","provider":"Bulang and Sons Int.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}