1938 Cylindrical Lugs Rose Gold

An unusual Patek Philippe reference 575 in 18k rose gold, confirmed by its Extract from the Archives as dating to 1938. The design is distinguished by its cylindrical hooded lugs with rounded ends, giving the relatively compact rectangular case a particularly architectural presence.

The silvered dial appears to have been refinished and features applied rose gold indexes, an outer black minute track, leaf-shaped rose gold hands, and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. Powered by Patek Philippe’s caliber 9-90 manual-wind movement.

Fitted with a Patek Philippe black crocodile strap and 18k rose gold tang buckle. The combination of the elongated case, cylindrical hooded lugs, and warm rose gold makes the reference 575 a particularly distinctive example of Patek Philippe’s late-1930s design.