Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 2481, Movement No. 703'182, Case No. 681'887, Manufactured in 1954

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 2481, Movement No. 703'182, Case No. 681'887, Manufactured in 1954
Movement: Manual, Cal. 27 SC, 18 jewels
Dial: Silvered, Roman and dot numerals, center seconds
Case: 18k gold, snap on back, fluted downturned lugs, 37mm diam.
Buckle: Associated stainless steel buckle
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on August 26, 1954

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This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

Reference 2481 was launched in 1950 and the present watch dates to the first few years of its production and introduction to the market. It was fitted with the caliber 27 SC. In total, only approximately 1000 were made, with approximately 650 cased in yellow gold and 350 in pink gold. Only one platinum example is known to market.

Different examples are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 205, 207-211.

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