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Patek Philippe. A Fine, Rare and Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Enamel Dial and Bracelet
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Patek Philippe. A Fine, Rare and Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Enamel Dial and Bracelet

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Retailed by Hausmann & Co., Ref. 2526, Movement No. 761'455, Case No. 686'632, Manufactured in 1954

Closed21 June 2017

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Patek Philippe. A Fine, Rare and Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Enamel Dial and Bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Retailed by Hausmann & Co., Ref. 2526, Movement No. 761'455, Case No. 686'632, Manufactured in 1954
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 12-600, stamped with the Geneva seal, 30 jewels
Dial: Enamel, luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, subsidiary seconds
Case: 18k gold, screw back, 35mm diam.
Bracelet/Clasp: Patek Philippe 18k gold bracelet and clasp, overall approximate length 7.5 inches
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on July 23, 1955 and a Patek Philippe presentation box

Specialist note

The production of reference 2526 was launched in 1953 and is Patek Philippe's first self-winding watch. The present example is notable because of its excellent overall condition. The dial is without any visible marks and the double signed dial in gilt looks radiant against the cream enamel.

Hausmann & Co.
Hausmann & Co. was founded in Rome in 1794 by Ernst Hausmann, a young German clockmaker and his friend and partner Hermann Frielingsdorf. The firm is still residing in the same premises in Rome's historical centre and represents the world's most prestigious watch and clock manufacturers.