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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 2481, Movement No. 703'182, Case No. 681'887, Manufactured in 1954

Closed21 June 2017

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 2481, Movement No. 703'182, Case No. 681'887, Manufactured in 1954
Movement: Manual, Cal. 27 SC, 18 jewels
Dial: Silvered, Roman and dot numerals, center seconds
Case: 18k gold, snap on back, fluted downturned lugs, 37mm diam.
Buckle: Associated stainless steel buckle
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on August 26, 1954

Specialist note

Reference 2481 was launched in 1950 and the present watch dates to the first few years of its production and introduction to the market. It was fitted with the caliber 27 SC. In total, only approximately 1000 were made, with approximately 650 cased in yellow gold and 350 in pink gold. Only one platinum example is known to market.

Different examples are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 205, 207-211.