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Lot Essay
Patek Philippe introduced the reference 2552 in 1954 and discontinued it in circa 1960. This model is one of the few references that house the automatic caliber 12-600. These models feature a thick stepped round bezel, hence the nickname "Disco Volante," or flying saucer.
This fresh to market specimen example of a ref. 2552 features an impressive dial with beautifully preserved and original pearl minute markers, SWISS signature, and the celebrated B.D. Howe retail signature.
B.D. Howes & Son was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1919. The company eventually grew to ten stores across California, Arizona and Hawaii and remained an important American retailer of Patek Philippe through the 1970s.
The movement, destined to the American market from its time of birth in 1957 has the HOX mark as expected, the US import mark of the era. Furthermore, present example impresses with its crisp case, offering sharp and defined lines and crisp hallmarks to the side of both the top left and bottom right lug, the early vintage strap and period buckle make this 2552 an impressive watch for any serious collector.
This fresh to market specimen example of a ref. 2552 features an impressive dial with beautifully preserved and original pearl minute markers, SWISS signature, and the celebrated B.D. Howe retail signature.
B.D. Howes & Son was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1919. The company eventually grew to ten stores across California, Arizona and Hawaii and remained an important American retailer of Patek Philippe through the 1970s.
The movement, destined to the American market from its time of birth in 1957 has the HOX mark as expected, the US import mark of the era. Furthermore, present example impresses with its crisp case, offering sharp and defined lines and crisp hallmarks to the side of both the top left and bottom right lug, the early vintage strap and period buckle make this 2552 an impressive watch for any serious collector.