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Lot 141
Patek Philippe. A rare 18K pink gold rectangular wristwatch with flared sides
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2441, MOVEMENT NO. 974'585, CASE NO. 666'103, MANUFACTURED IN 1952
Closed12 November 2012
Price Realised
CHF 27,500
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Specialist note
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised gold indexes and gold bracelet in 1952 and its subsequent sale on 5 June 1953.
Patek Philippe commenced production of the reference 2441 in 1948. Manufacture continued until at least 1955 with a total of approximately only 200 pieces made, the majority cased in yellow gold. This model, often referred to as the "Eiffel Tower", remains easily identifiable by its distinct flared design, resembling the base of the tower.
In 1997, Patek Philippe released the limited edition "Pagoda" wristwatch to commemorate the inauguration of their new watchmaking centre in Geneva. The interesting case design of reference 2441 served as the inspiration for this contemporary production.
Reference 2441 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 142, pl. 205.
Patek Philippe commenced production of the reference 2441 in 1948. Manufacture continued until at least 1955 with a total of approximately only 200 pieces made, the majority cased in yellow gold. This model, often referred to as the "Eiffel Tower", remains easily identifiable by its distinct flared design, resembling the base of the tower.
In 1997, Patek Philippe released the limited edition "Pagoda" wristwatch to commemorate the inauguration of their new watchmaking centre in Geneva. The interesting case design of reference 2441 served as the inspiration for this contemporary production.
Reference 2441 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 142, pl. 205.