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Lot 151
Patek Philippe. A Fine and Very Rare 18k Pink Gold Rectangular-Shaped Wristwatch with Unusual Lugs
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 2471, MOVEMENT NO. 975'352, CASE NO. 666'993, MANUFACTURED IN 1953
Closed14 December 2012
Price Realised
USD 37,500
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Specialist note
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1953, cased in 1971 and sold on March 15th of 1977.
Production of the Reference 2471 was launched in 1950 and only lasted a few years until 1953. It is one of the rarest rectangular models produced by Patek Philippe during this era and is distinguished by the highly unusual triple scroll lugs, referred to as "Ricciolino" or "Ram's Head" by collectors. Approximately 75 watches were made in total of which only about 20 were cased in pink gold. According to our research, only four other examples in pink gold have been identified back into the market.
Reference 2471 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber and A. Banbery, 1998 edition, pages 132, 143-144.
Production of the Reference 2471 was launched in 1950 and only lasted a few years until 1953. It is one of the rarest rectangular models produced by Patek Philippe during this era and is distinguished by the highly unusual triple scroll lugs, referred to as "Ricciolino" or "Ram's Head" by collectors. Approximately 75 watches were made in total of which only about 20 were cased in pink gold. According to our research, only four other examples in pink gold have been identified back into the market.
Reference 2471 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber and A. Banbery, 1998 edition, pages 132, 143-144.