SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, NO. 972553, REF. 2441, CIRCA 1950

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold flared rectangular-shaped wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 972553, Ref. 2441, circa 1950
9'''-90, with rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, the silvered dial with applied gold Roman, baton and triangular numerals, subsidiary seconds, the rectangular-shaped case with concave sides, flared lugs, snap on back (No. 660479 Ref. 2441), together with Patek Philippe Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie, accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. long

Lot Essay

Production of this model, reference 2441, was launched in 1948 and is often referred to as the Eiffel Tower due to its easily identifiable and distinct flared design.

Patek Philippe confirm production of this watch in 1950 and its subsequent sale on December 20th, 1950. Examples of this model with original Certificates rarely appear at auction.

A similar example is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 2nd edition, p. 142.

In 1997, Patek Philippe released the limited edition Pagoda model wristwatch, reference 5500, to commemorate the inauguration of their new watchmaking center in Geneva. The interesting case design of the Eiffel Tower model, reference 2441, served as the inspiration for the contemporary Pagoda.

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