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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1955 and its subsequent sale on August 13th of the following year.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
Production of the reference 2461 was launched in 1950 and is the wider version of the reference 425. A total of approximately 500 watches were made during the 15 years of production, with the majority in yellow gold and platinum. An estimated 60 were produced in pink gold, of which only 8 have been identified back into the market.
For an example of this reference in platinum, please see lot 141 of this sale.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
Production of the reference 2461 was launched in 1950 and is the wider version of the reference 425. A total of approximately 500 watches were made during the 15 years of production, with the majority in yellow gold and platinum. An estimated 60 were produced in pink gold, of which only 8 have been identified back into the market.
For an example of this reference in platinum, please see lot 141 of this sale.