Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K pink gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with flared sides

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Introduced to the market in 1950, reference 2554 (see lots 393 & 396) is amongst PPC most famed wristwatch models. Known as "manta ray" because of the distinctive case shape with triangular pectoral 'wings', resembling the largest species of the rays, it is doubtlessly one of the most cutting edge designs of 1950s watchmaking. The streamline shape, highly unusual for the period, served as inspiration for the celebrated ref. 5100 "10 Days" watch launched in 2000 (see lots 394 & 395).

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K pink gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with flared sides

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE REF. 2554, MOVEMENT NO. 976'952, CASE NO. 691'599, MANUFACTURED IN 1956

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K pink gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with flared sides
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève ref. 2554, movement no. 976'952, case no. 691'599, manufactured in 1956
Cal. 9'''90 rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance, micrometer regulator, silvered matte dial, applied baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, rectangular curved case, angular flared sides, curved snap on back, 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
28 mm. wide & 41 mm. overall length

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1956 and its subsequent sale on 31 August 1957.
To the best of our knowledge, this "Manta Ray" has never been offered at auction before. Preserved in very good, original overall condition it is furthermore believed to be the only fourth example of a reference 2554 in pink gold to appear in public to date.

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