Live Auction 1398Important Watches
Patek Philippe. A fine and attractive 18K white gold automatic wristwatch
Lot 271

Patek Philippe. A fine and attractive 18K white gold automatic wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2551, MOVEMENT NO. 766'708, CASE NO. 2'601'880, MANUFACTURED IN 1960

Closed11 November 2013

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Patek Philippe. A fine and attractive 18K white gold automatic wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 2551, movement no. 766'708, case no. 2'601'880, manufactured in 1960
Cal. 12''600AT automatic movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 30 jewels, silvered dial, applied white gold dagger numerals, outer beady minute division, subsidiary seconds, circular case, stepped bezel, downturned stepped lugs, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1960 and its subsequent sale on 13 April 1960. Furthermore accompanied with fitted presentation box.

The present white gold reference 2551 is one of only 8 examples known and, thanks to its timeless design paired with the superlative automatic caliber 12''600 AT, not only a great collector's wristwatch but also a wonderful companion for daily wear.