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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K pink gold square wristwatch with fancy lugs
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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K pink gold square wristwatch with fancy lugs

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2424, MOVEMENT NO. 953'969, CASE NO. 658'874, MANUFACTURED IN 1950

Closed14 May 2012

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K pink gold square wristwatch with fancy lugs
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 2424, movement no. 953'969, case no. 658'874, manufactured in 1950
Cal. 10-120 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied gold dot and sword-shaped numerals, subsidiary seconds, outer minute divisions, square case, stepped sides, stepped teardrop lugs, snap on back, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
30.5 mm. length

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised gold hour markers in 1950 and its subsequent sale on 22 September 1950. Furthermore delivered with fitted brown presentation box.

Reference 2424 was in production from 1946 until the early 1950s. The model is distinguished by its unusual flame-shaped lugs, rendering it a very elegant look.