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    28 November 2012

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    • PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RAR
    Lot 2873

    PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND MOON PHASES

    SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 2497, MOVEMENT NO. 888'031, CASE NO. 678'858, MANUFACTURED IN 1953

    Price realised

    HKD 1,160,000

    Estimate

    HKD 930,000 - HKD 1,400,000

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    PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND MOON PHASES
    SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 2497, MOVEMENT NO. 888'031, CASE NO. 678'858, MANUFACTURED IN 1953
    Cal. 27 SC Q mechanical lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, silvered dial, applied dot and Arabic numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, sweep centre seconds, feuille hands, two apertures for day and month, subsidiary dial for date and moon phases, circular case, snap back, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
    37 mm. diam.

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    Lot Essay

    US$120,000-180,000

    With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1953 and its subsequent sale on 30 March 1954.
    The present watch is a very attractive example of the first series of reference 2497, featuring a dial layout of alternating Arabic and dot numerals. According to our research, only 24 other examples of a first series in gold have come back to the market thus far and demonstrates how infrequent the model is available on the market. The rarity of the present example is furthermore enhanced by its rich case proportions and crisp hallmarks. The original crown is still present and adds to its overall appeal.

    According to literature, reference 2497 and its water-resistant equivalent reference 2438/1 with screw back case were made in only 179 examples.

    Examples of reference 2497 are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber & A. Banbery, 2nd edition, pp. 285 & 287.

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    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, tortoiseshell and crocodile. 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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