204Σ
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2551
A very rare and fine white gold wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$200,000 - 300,000
HK$300,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1957
- Reference No
- 2551
- Movement No
- 764'795
- Case No
- 698'133
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, 12-600 AT, 30 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Patek Philippe</em> crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Patek Philippe </em>buckle stamped PPC
- Dimensions
- 35.5 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Patek Philippe</em> Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1957 and its subsequent sale on 23 August 1958. Furthermore delivered with <em>Patek Philippe</em> pouch and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
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Catalogue Essay
The reference 2551 was first introduced in 1949 and was fitted with a self winding caliber, screwed case back, and a diameter of 35.5 mm. The case has a very distinctive step which continues down the lugs. Examples in white gold are very rarely seen and considered true collectors watches. It is believed that less than a dozen are known today.
The present lot with gold stamps on the outside of the lugs has been kept in very good overall condition, and the dial with applied faceted numerals equally so.
The present lot with gold stamps on the outside of the lugs has been kept in very good overall condition, and the dial with applied faceted numerals equally so.
Provenance
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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