Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold self-winding waterproof wristwatch with enamel dial and bracelet

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, NO. 761072, RETAILED BY GÜBELIN, CIRCA 1955

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold self-winding waterproof wristwatch with enamel dial and bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 761072, retailed by Gübelin, circa 1955
12'''-600, with nickel-finished lever movement, 30 jewels, 18K gold rotor, the cream enamel dial with applied baton numerals, gold dauphine hands, subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with raised bezel, screw back (No. 683719 Ref. 2526), downturned lugs, together with an 18K gold Patek Philippe link bracelet, original fitted Gübelin presentation box, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
36 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

This model with reference 2526 was launched in 1953, the first watch bearing the movement number 760000.

It is thought that only 580 examples were made, mostly with cream enamel dials.

Other examples of this model are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1st edition pp. 168-169, 2nd edition pp. 213, 216-217.

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