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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Square-Shaped Wristwatch with Fancy Lugs
Lot 152

Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Square-Shaped Wristwatch with Fancy Lugs

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, RETAILED BY FRECCERO, REF. 2424, MOVEMENT NO. 954'054, CASE NO. 658'863, MANUFACTURED IN 1950

Closed14 December 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Square-Shaped Wristwatch with Fancy Lugs
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Retailed by Freccero, Ref. 2424, Movement No. 954'054, Case No. 658'863, Manufactured in 1950
Cal. 10"'200 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied gold dot and sword-shaped numerals, subsidiary seconds, outer minute divisions, square-shaped case, stepped sides, unusual flame-shaped lugs, snap on case back, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
44mm overall length

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1950 and its subsequent sale on December 4th of the same year.

Reference 2424 was produced starting in 1946 until the early 1950's. The model is distinguished by its unusual flame-shaped lugs. Also nicknamed amongst collectors "the flame", an obvious choice given the shape of its lugs. Ref. 2424 is probably Patek Philippe's most eye-catching design ever chosen for a square model. The present watch is one of 7 known examples in pink gold; moreover, it is the only one known featuring the retailer's signature on the dial. Freccero was Patek Philippe's retailer in Montevideo, Urugay.