Lot 353
353
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with flared sides
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with flared sides

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2554, MOVEMENT NO. 976'999, CASE NO. 696'927, MANUFACTURED IN 1956

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with flared sides
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 2554, movement no. 976'999, case no. 696'927, manufactured in 1956
Cal. 9'''90 rectangular-shaped mechanical 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 gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
28 mm. wide & 41 mm. overall length
Special notice
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 16 September 1957.

Introduced to the market in 1950, reference 2554 is amongst PPC most famed wristwatch models. Known as "Manta Ray" thanks to its 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" model launched in 2000.

This "Manta Ray" is preserved in very good, original overall condition.

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