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Patek Philippe
Ref. 2482
A fine, rare and large yellow gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and two-tone dial
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 120,000€9,400 - 14,100$10,000 - 15,000
HK$187,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1952
- Reference No
- 2482
- Movement No
- 701'873
- Case No
- 670'146
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 27 SC, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black reptile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold <em>Patek Philippe </em>buckle
- Dimensions
- 35.8 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
- Accessories
- With Patek<em> Philippe</em> Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised gold indexes in 1952 and its subsequent sale on 20 February 1953.
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Catalogue Essay
The present wristwatch is incredibly large and contemporary in appearance, particularly when one takes into account the date of manufacture. Patek Philippe produced the reference 2482 from 1950, and ceased production around 1960. This example is preserved in excellent condition with an attractive two-tone dial, giving the watch an wonderful vintage appearance. There is furthermore a strong hallmark under the lug and sharp faceted lugs, attesting to the watch's originality.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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