Lot 2886 ♣ - A209 Wristwatches & Pocketwatches - Monday, 17. June 2024, 02.00 PM
Patek Philippe, rare Calatrava with enamel dial from the first series, 1953.
Yellow gold 750.
D 35.5 mm.
Reference No.:
2526Case No.:
674989, screw-down case back, original PP crownDial:
Very beautiful enamel dial of the first series with riveted gold indicesMovement:
Highly refined automatic movement No. 760031, cal. 12,600 with 30 jewels, screw balance with Breguet balance spring and swan neck regulatorBand:
Patek Philippe crocodile strap with original gold tang buckleAccessories:
Extract from the archives of Patek Philippe confirming the manufacture of the watch in 1953 and its sale on September 7, 1953The reference 2526 was the first automatic watch manufactured in series by Patek Philippe. This series started with movement No. 760000, thus the model on offer is probably one of the first watches ever sold. The caliber 12-600 with its guilloché gold rotor is considered one of the most beautiful automatic movements ever manufactured.
The exceptionally well-preserved enamel dial of the first series is elaborately hand-finished with riveted gold indices.
The exceptionally well-preserved enamel dial of the first series is elaborately hand-finished with riveted gold indices.
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CHF 20 000 / 40 000 | (€ 20 620 / 41 240)
Sold for CHF 45 000 (including buyer's premium)