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Patek Philippe
Ref. 2441
'Eiffel Tower'
A fine and rare yellow gold rectangular wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 200,000€14,400 - 24,100$15,000 - 25,000
HK$137,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1951
- Reference No
- 2441
- Movement No
- 973'769
- Case No
- 663'514
- Model Name
- 'Eiffel Tower'
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 9'''90, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Brown crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold <em>Patek Philippe </em>buckle
- Dimensions
- 29 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 gold numerals in 1951 and its subsequent sale on 6 March 1952.
Specialist
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Catalogue Essay
Reference 2441 was launched in 1948 and remained in production for about 7 years. Research shows that approximately 200 pieces of this reference were produced, the majority in yellow gold.
Often referred, amongst collectors, as the Eiffel Tower due to the resemblance of the case to the first level of the famous Parisian symbol.
The very specific architectural design of this reference, the rectangular case but with slopes and curves, was the inspiration for Patek Philippe’s designers who later created the “Pagoda”, launched in 1997 in celebration of the inauguration of the brand's new watchmaking centre in Geneva.
Both references are celebrating this Art Deco design cue with squared terminating lugs and a large vaulted crystal surmounting the bridge that accompanies the dial from one side to the other.
Often referred, amongst collectors, as the Eiffel Tower due to the resemblance of the case to the first level of the famous Parisian symbol.
The very specific architectural design of this reference, the rectangular case but with slopes and curves, was the inspiration for Patek Philippe’s designers who later created the “Pagoda”, launched in 1997 in celebration of the inauguration of the brand's new watchmaking centre in Geneva.
Both references are celebrating this Art Deco design cue with squared terminating lugs and a large vaulted crystal surmounting the bridge that accompanies the dial from one side to the other.
Literature
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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