Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold self-winding waterproof wristwatch with bracelet and enamel dial

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, MOVEMENT NO. 761'249, CASE NO. 684'517, REF. 2526, MANUFACTURED IN 1954

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold self-winding waterproof wristwatch with bracelet and enamel dial
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, movement no. 761'249, case no. 684'517, ref. 2526, manufactured in 1954
Cal. 12'''600, with nickel-finished lever movement, 30 jewels, Gyromax balance, engine-turned 18K gold rotor, stamped with the Geneva seal, the cream enamel dial with applied baton numerals, gold dauphine hands, subsidiary seconds, in circular water-resistant-type case with screw back, together with an 18K gold Patek Philippe bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch in 1954 and its subsequent sale on 6 June 1954. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe presentation box. To the best of our knowledge this watch has never been offered at auction before.

Reference 2526, introduced in 1953, was Patek Philippe's first model featuring a self-winding movement, the legendary caliber 12-600 AT. With its attractive combination of a state of the art movement and traditional enamel dial, it is considered a very desirable collectors watch.

Other examples of this model are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1st edition pp. 168-169, 2nd edition pp. 213, 216-217.

For a reference 2526 in pink gold see lot 224 in this sale.

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