Lot 59

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with champagne dial and original certificate

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 2509, MOVEMENT NO. 724'456, CASE NO. 684'095, MANUFACTURED IN 1954

Price realised CHF 12,500

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with champagne dial and original certificate

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 2509, MOVEMENT NO. 724'456, CASE NO. 684'095, MANUFACTURED IN 1954

Price realised CHF 12,500

Closed: 12 May 2014

Price realised CHF 12,500

Closed: 12 May 2014

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with champagne dial and original certificate
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, ref. 2509, movement no. 724'456, case no. 684'095, manufactured in 1954
Cal. 12-400 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, metal dust cap, champagne dial, applied gold faceted numerals, dauphine hands, subsidiary second, circular water-resistant-type case, screw back, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie stamped by a retailer in Interlaken, Switzerland. Furthermore delivered with the Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with gilt dial in 1954 and its subsequent sale on 28 March 1955.

Fresh to the market, this reference 2509 is believed be the only third example of this model with gilt dial to appear in public to date, the rarity further enhanced by the presence of the Certificate of Origin.

Reference 2509 was launched in 1950 and fitted with the regular calibre 12'''400. Mainly available in gold, the model is distinguished by its sporty design and the water-resistant-type case with screw back.

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