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Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch
Lot 138

Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 2509, MOVEMENT NO. 722'492, CASE NO. 679'257, MANUFACTURED IN 1954

Closed13 May 2013

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Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, ref. 2509, movement no. 722'492, case no. 679'257, manufactured in 1954
Cal. 12-400 mechanical lever movement, micrometer regulator, metal dust cap, silvered matte dial, applied gold baton numerals, subsidiary second, circular water-resistant-type case, screw back, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with lapped gold hour markers in 1954 and its subsequent sale on 4 May 1954.

Reference 2509 was launched in 1950 and fitted with the regular calibre 12'''400. Mainly available in gold, the model is distinguished by its sporty design and the water-resistant-type case with screw back.