Patek Philippe. A Fine, Rare and Attractive 18k Pink Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Enamel Dial

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Serpico y Laino, Caracas, Ref. 2526, Movement No. 763'282, Case No. 694'859, Manufactured in 1956

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Patek Philippe. A Fine, Rare and Attractive 18k Pink Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Enamel Dial
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Serpico y Laino, Caracas, Ref. 2526, Movement No. 763'282, Case No. 694'859, Manufactured in 1956
Cal. 12-600 AT automatic movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 30 jewels, engine-turned 18k gold rotor, cream-colored enamel dial, gilt signature, applied gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular water-resistant-type case, screw back, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe and Gay Frères bracelet and clasp stamped S. & L. for Serpico y Laino, overall approximate length 8 inches, movement signed by maker, case and dial signed by maker and retailer
35mm diam.

Provenance

Property from an Important Private Collection

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Lot Essay

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1956 and its subsequent sale on March 20th of the same year.

Serpico y Laino was Patek Philippe's prestigious retailer in Caracas, Venezuela. The present watch with its beautiful enamel dial and gilt signature is made even more desirable as it was retailed by Serpico y Laino which can be seen in the S.& L. stamp to the dial, case back, and bracelet clasp.

Introduced into the market in 1952, reference 2526 was Patek Philippe's first self-winding or automatic watch ever made, in 1960 it was replaced by reference 3428, equipped with the second generation self-winding movement, caliber 27-460.

Reference 2526 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe - Volume II, pp. 244-245.

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