MATERIALE DELLA CASSA: oro 18K
DIMENSIONE DELLA CASSA: 37 mm Diam
QUADRANTE: argentato
MOVIMENTO: Manuale
COMPLICAZIONI: Lancetta dei secondi centrale
CON: cinturino non firmato in PELLE near, fibbia in acciaio non firmata, estratto Patek Philippe che conferma la data di produzione in 1955 e data di vendita il Giugno 25 in 1956
DATA: 1955

PATEK PHILIPPE, GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, REF. 2481

MOVEMENT NO. 705’005, CASE NO. 691’350

CASE MATERIAL: 18K Gold
CASE SIZE: 37 mm Diam
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Sweep centre seconds
WITH: Black unsigned LEATHER strap, steel unsigned buckle, Patek Philippe extract from the Archives confirming manufacture in 1955 and date of sale 26 June 1956
DATE: 1955

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This reference was in production for nearly a decade from 1950 to 1960, with most examples in yellow gold, a more limited production in pink gold, one example is known in platinum.

With its 37mm case diameter, it is one of the largest vintage Patek Philippe ever produced, a trait that is nowadays making this model more and more sought-after. Equipped with the celebrated 27SC calibre, the best sweep seconds calibre available at the time. The fascinating case design still retains a "Calatrava" feeling, but with the adoption of unusual, avant-garde solutions such as the concave bezel and the heavily stepped lugs, it is a timepiece that, thanks to the visionary genius of Patek Philippe's design artists, can be worn and appreciated daily even today, more than fifty years after its conception.

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Movimento: il movimento non è risultato essere funzionante al tempo della catalogazione. Si raccomanda manutenzione
Cassa: la cassa è complessivamente in buone condizioni
Quandrante: il quantrante è ben conservato. Inscrizioni e scale numeriche bene conservate. Il quadrante presenta, in alcuni punti, leggeri segni dell’orologiaio.
Fibbia: la fibbia non è firmata
Cinturino: cinturino in pelle non firmato
Condizioni generali: l’orologio è complessivamente in buone condizioni. Il movimento necessita di manutenzione

Movement:The movement is not ticking at the time of cataloguing, a service is recommended.
Case:The case is in good overall condition
Dial: The dial is well preserved. Very nicely preserved scales and inscriptions. The dial with very light watchmaker marks in places, very discreet.
Buckle:The buckle is UNSIGNED
Strap:The unsigned LEATHER strap has aged
Overall condition:The watch is in good overall condition, the movement needs servicing.

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