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Patek Philippe
Ref. 2461
A rare platinum and diamond-set rectangular wristwatch with associated bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 250,000€18,800 - 29,400$20,000 - 32,000
HK$375,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1956
- Reference No
- 2461
- Movement No
- 976'943
- Case No
- 694'406
- Material
- Platinum and diamonds
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 9-90, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Platinum bracelet, 180 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum and 18k pink gold concealed folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 33 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Patek Philippe</em> Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with diamond hour markers in 1956 and its subsequent sale on 2 August 1957.
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Catalogue Essay
This exquisite reference 2461 in platinum was manufactured in 1956. The reference was first launched in 1950 and ceased production in 1964. The watch was the successor to the reference 425. The present watch is fitted with a silvered matte dial and raised hard enamel signature and is further defined with diamond-set numerals. To complete its stunning looks, the watch has been upgraded with a heavy platinum bracelet that is from the same period as the watch. This watch makes a perfect dress watch for the collectors of vintage timepieces.
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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