100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 232

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genèv e, No.743137, case No. 682531, Ref. 2546,circa 1954.Extremely rare and fine 18K pink goldgentleman's wristwatch. Accompaniedby an 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle .Accompanied by the Extract from theArchives and the original fitted box.

CHF 45,000 - 55,000

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 109,100

C. two-body, solid, polished, stylized ear-shapedconcave lugs. D. matte silver withapplied pink gold triangular indexes andArabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial.'Bâton' pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200,rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes'decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement,monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring, micrometerregulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 32 x 39 mm.


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Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3

Good
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 2546Production of this reference began in 1954.To our knowledge, this is the only watchunder this reference e ver to be offered atauction. Its spectacular and original designand its soft, melting lines make it a perfectexample of the best design from the 50's.A similar watch is published in 'PatekPhilippe Genève, Wristwatches', byMARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY, 1998,Patek Philippe S.A., Geneva, p. 154.