Property of the Watch Museum VOGA collection
74
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2526
A rare and well-preserved yellow gold double signed wristwatch with enamel dial and presentation box, retailed by Beyer, part of the Watch Museum VOGA collection in Japan
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 320,000€18,800 - 37,700$20,500 - 41,000
HK$482,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1960
- Reference No
- 2526
- Movement No
- 1’110’023
- Case No
- 2’613’049
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 27-460, 30 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 35.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe presentation box and a copy of Watch Museum VOGA Antique Collection.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The design of the off-white enamel dial aligns with the Japanese aesthetic concept of wabi sabi, fully encapsulating a subtle elegance rooting from simplicity. It is marked by a very small index at the 6 o’clock, hinting that it’s a later production. The present example is a fourth series example from circa 1960, that is equipped with the second-generation automatic calibre 27-460 and is fitted with a flat screw back. The inside case back is stamped with the case maker key number 2, indicating that the case was made by F. Baumgartner.
Offered in exceptional overall condition with a strong case featuring deep hallmarks and an attractive layer of patina, the present example is further accompanied by its original Patek Philippe presentation box, and a copy of the “Watch Museum VOGA Antique Collection " by Mr. Toshio Masui, with the present watch featured on the cover and on page 131. Its state of preservation, easy wearability, and iconic design would surely make this an exceptional wristwatch for any collector.
Offered in exceptional overall condition with a strong case featuring deep hallmarks and an attractive layer of patina, the present example is further accompanied by its original Patek Philippe presentation box, and a copy of the “Watch Museum VOGA Antique Collection " by Mr. Toshio Masui, with the present watch featured on the cover and on page 131. Its state of preservation, easy wearability, and iconic design would surely make this an exceptional wristwatch for any collector.
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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