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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch with Fancy Lugs
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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch with Fancy Lugs

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 2431, Movement No. 969'960, Case No. 666'022, Manufactured in 1952

Closed21 June 2017

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch with Fancy Lugs
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 2431, Movement No. 969'960, Case No. 666'022, Manufactured in 1952
Movement: Manual, Cal. 12-120, 18 jewels
Dial: Silvered, gold Arabic, dot and dagger numerals, subsidiary seconds
Case: 18k pink gold, fancy fluted lugs, snap on back, 34mm diam.
Strap/Buckle: Associated leather strap, Patek Philippe 18k pink gold buckle
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on June 18, 1952 and a Patek Philippe presentation box

Specialist note

Manufacture of reference 2431 was launched in 1948. The present example is in excellent condition with full and well defined lugs that are so masterfully sculpted that one cannot mistake their elegance as a design of vintage Patek Philippe excellence.

The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 171.