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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K PINK GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH FLARED SIDES
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K PINK GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH FLARED SIDES

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 972603, CASE NO. 657535, REF. 2442, MANUFACTURED IN 1950

Closed15 June 2011

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K PINK GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH FLARED SIDES
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 972603, CASE NO. 657535, REF. 2442, MANUFACTURED IN 1950
Cal. 9 90 nickel-finished lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, swan neck regulator, silvered matte dial, applied Arabic and dagger numerals, subsidiary seconds, rectangular-shaped case, flared wide lugs and sides, plain snap on back, case, dial and movement signed, associated 18k pink gold link bracelet with clasp
43mm length

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1950 and its subsequent sale on February 13 of the following year.

To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never before been offered in public.

Patek Philippe produced the reference 2442 from 1948 until approximately 1960. The two piece case was made by G. Markowski who specialized in unusual case shapes. In addition to the reference 2442, he is also known for references like the 1593, 2441 and 2554.