SERPICO Y LAINO, REF. 2526
PATEK PHILIPPE
Price Realised USD 52,500
Estimate
USD 40,000 - USD 60,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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SERPICO Y LAINO, REF. 2526
PATEK PHILIPPE
Price Realised USD 52,500
Price Realised USD 52,500
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The reference 2526 was the first self-winding watch made by Patek Philippe. This model came out in 1953 and was produced until 1960. This example is quite special because it has some additional features that are not on all of these models. This watch features “SERPICO Y LAINO” printed on the dial in the subsidiary seconds register with “S&L” and "18K" stamped on the case back, indicating it was sold by the legendary retailer in Caracas, Venezuela. This watch also has luminous hands and hour markers with an 18k Gay Freres reference "N" bracelet made for Patek Philippe stamped "Patek Philippe & Co" with PP logo on the outside clasp as well as "GF" inside the clasp. The dial with luminous plots and bracelet are both confirmed on the Extract from the Archives. The baked enamel dial is in outstanding condition with no visible cracks. The 2526 is one of the most sought after vintage Patek Philippe models and to find one in this condition, in this configuration with the reference “N” bracelet, is truly rare and an exceptional opportunity for a discerning collector.
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The reference 2526 was the first self-winding watch made by Patek Philippe. This model came out in 1953 and was produced until 1960. This example is quite special because it has some additional features that are not on all of these models. This watch features “SERPICO Y LAINO” printed on the dial in the subsidiary seconds register with “S&L” and "18K" stamped on the case back, indicating it was sold by the legendary retailer in Caracas, Venezuela. This watch also has luminous hands and hour markers with an 18k Gay Freres reference "N" bracelet made for Patek Philippe stamped "Patek Philippe & Co" with PP logo on the outside clasp as well as "GF" inside the clasp. The dial with luminous plots and bracelet are both confirmed on the Extract from the Archives. The baked enamel dial is in outstanding condition with no visible cracks. The 2526 is one of the most sought after vintage Patek Philippe models and to find one in this condition, in this configuration with the reference “N” bracelet, is truly rare and an exceptional opportunity for a discerning collector.
Read More about this piece in our Deconstructed article.
Click here to contact and learn more about Eric Wind
Lot 10
Sale 13289
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PATEK PHILIPPE
SERPICO Y LAINO, REF. 2526
Estimate: USD 40,000 - 60,000
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