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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and two-tone dial

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2481, MOVEMENT NO. 702'370, CASE NO. 668'418, MANUFACTURED IN 1953

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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and two-tone dial
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 2481, movement no. 702'370, case no. 668'418, manufactured in 1953
Cal. 27 SC mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, two-tone silvered dial, applied gold dot and Roman numerals on silvered brushed chapter ring, sweep centre seconds, outer five minute divisions, circular case, downturned lugs, snap on back, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised gold hour markers in 1953 and its subsequent sale on 29 October 1953.

To the best of our knowledge this reference 2481 has never been offered in public before.

Reference 2481 was launched in 1950 and was one of the largest wristwatches ever made by Patek Philippe. The model was fitted either with the standard silvered dial, but was also available with the cloisonné enamel version, depicting either landscapes, continents or portraits of famous personalities.

Different examples are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 205, 207-211.

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