PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ELEGANT 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND LUMINOUS DIAL
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ELEGANT 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND LUMINOUS DIAL
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ELEGANT 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND LUMINOUS DIAL
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ELEGANT 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND LUMINOUS DIAL
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PATEK PHILIPPECALATRAVA 'LUMINOUS DIAL' REF. 2508
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ELEGANT 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND LUMINOUS DIAL

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 2508, MOVEMENT NO. 701'759, CASE NO. 673'681, MANUFACTURED IN 1952

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ELEGANT 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND LUMINOUS DIAL
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 2508, MOVEMENT NO. 701'759, CASE NO. 673'681, MANUFACTURED IN 1952
Movement: Manual
Dial: Silvered
Case: 35 mm. diam.
With: 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, Extract from the Archives confirming manufacture of the present watch with radium indexes in 1952 and its subsequent sale on 25 February 1953

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Considered by many to be among the pinnacles of Patek Philippe's mid-20th century design, the reference 2508 distinguishes itself from its 'time-only' brethren with a uniquely balanced case design. The 2508 was Patek Philippe's first foray into waterproof case designs for non-complicated wristwatches. Previously, the only waterproof wristwatch was the reference 1463 chronograph, from which the 2508 would borrow the entirety of its form. The downturned lugs, perfectly proportioned dial, and screw-back case profile produce a masculine and most pleasing wrist presence not found in other Calatravas.

Inside the 2508 beats the legendary 27SC, covered by a metal dust cap to keep moisture and magnetism at bay - a trait found predominantly in 'tool' watches, making this reference a unique offering in Patek Philippe's lineage.

The present example with luminous dial features a case of strong proportion with crisp hallmark to the lugs and caseband. Furthermore, the movement has a HOX stamp, indicating its original importation to the United States.

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