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Patek Philippe
Ref. 2526
An early, highly attractive and elegant yellow gold wristwatch with small seconds, “first-series” enamel dial
- Estimate
- HK$200,000 - 360,000€22,700 - 40,900$25,600 - 46,200
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1953
- Reference No
- 2526
- Movement No
- 760’141
- Case No
- 678’259
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 12-600 AT, 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 associated presentation box. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the manufacture date of the present timepiece in 1953 and its subsequent sale date on 29 October 1953.
Catalogue Essay
The present example is a “first series” off-white enamel dial featuring the recognizable flared enamel surrounding the top and bottom of each hour marker, as well as around the centers of the hour, minute, and seconds hands. The movement is stamped “HOX” indicating the watch was destined for the United States, and this is further confirmed by the crisp 18K gold hallmark on the caseback, another feature found on watches exported to the States.
With a well-preserved dial, it is a stunning example of a ref. 2526 featuring the qualities that attract connoisseurs today. Its easy wearability and iconic design make this an exceptional wristwatch for any collector who appreciates a timeless classic.
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.