SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVA, REF. 2552, MOVEMENT NO. 762'456, CASE NO. 689'805, MANUFACTURED IN 1955

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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneva, Ref. 2552, Movement No. 762'456, Case No. 689'805, Manufactured in 1955
Cal. 12-600 AT nickel-finished lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, Gryomax balance, micrometer regulator adjusted to the regulator, 18k gold rotor, silvered matte dial, applied baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular water-resistant-type case, raised bezel, inscribed screw back, case, dial and movement signed
36mm diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1955 and its subsequent sale on May 28th of the following year.

To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.

Patek Philippe produced the reference 2552 from 1954 until 1960.
It is known in all metals with the white gold and platinum examples more rare. The caliber 12 600 AT was also used in the well-known 2526 automatic wristwatch with enamel dial and the reference 2551.

A similar model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by M. Huber & A. Banbery, 1998 ed. p. 215.

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