Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K pink gold bracelet watch with concealed dial
Lot 97

Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K pink gold bracelet watch with concealed dial

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, REF. 2134, MOVEMENT NO. 941'549, CASE NO. 640'431, MANUFACTURED IN 1946

Closed12 May 2014

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CHF 35,000

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Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K pink gold bracelet watch with concealed dial
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, ref. 2134, movement no. 941'549, case no. 640'431, manufactured in 1946
Cal. 7'''70 mechanical jewelled movement, pink dial concealed beneath a hinged lid, Arabic and dot numerals, rectangular case set within the bracelet, snap on back, integral 18K pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet, case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
22 mm. overall width & approx. 155 mm. overall length

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with bracelet in rose gold in 1946 and its subsequent sale on 11 June 1947. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe fitted presentation box.

With its luxurious and exotic style, the present lot is both a highly collectible timepiece and an incredibly striking bracelet. Resounding with decadence of the Belle Epoque, this Patek Philippe creation is a masterpiece showcasing the possibilities that spring from the fusion of high-end watchmaking and equally high-end goldsmithing. The case and bracelet were realized by the renowned casemaker Houriet.

Reference 2134 is extremely rare: only another example is known, in yellow gold. The present, furthermore fresh to the market, is the only pink gold 2134 so far identified from the market.