Live Auction 1391Important Watches, including A Gentleman's Pursuit for Excellence, Part I
Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Lot 139

Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, RETAILED BY GÜBELIN, REF. 2533, MOVEMENT NO. 706'821, CASE NO. 694'094, MANUFACTURED IN 1956

Closed12 November 2012

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Gübelin, ref. 2533, movement no. 706'821, case no. 694'094, manufactured in 1956
Cal. 27 SC mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied luminous gold baton and dagger numerals, luminous gold dauphine hands, sweep centre seconds, circular water-resistant-type case with graduated sides and lugs, screw back, case, dial and movement signed
34.5 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with laped hour markers in 1956 and its subsequent sale on 3 March 1958.

Reference 2533 was in production from 1952 until around 1956.