Patek Philippe. An 18K gold curved rectangular-shaped wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, NO. 972741, REF. 2461, CIRCA 1950

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Patek Philippe. An 18K gold curved rectangular-shaped wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 972741, Ref. 2461, circa 1950
9'''-90, with rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance, the silvered matte dial with applied gold Arabic and baton numerals, gold baton hands, subsidiary seconds, the curved rectangular-shaped case with enlarged ends, faceted crystal, snap on back (No. 660911 Ref. 2461), together with an 18K gold Cartier deployant buckle, case, dial and movement signed
42 mm. long

Lot Essay

Production of this model, reference 2461, began in 1950.

From the 1930's through the 1960's, Patek Philippe produced a tremendous variety of rectangular-shaped wristwatches with the 9'''-90 calibre movement, including references 2441 and 1593, both featured in this sale.

Further information on the 9'''-90 movement can be found in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 2nd edition, p. 129.

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