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Patek Philippe
Ref. 2483
A very rare and elegant stainless steel wristwatch with centre seconds, Breguet numerals and Gay Frères bracelet
- Estimate
- CHF20,000 - 30,000
CHF43,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1951
- Reference No
- 2483
- Movement No
- 700'680
- Case No
- 661'463
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 27SC, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Gay Frères bracelet
- Clasp/Buckle
- Folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 32.5 mm. Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed, case back furthermore with engraved inscription "M.H.N. 9.14.1953"
- Accessories
- Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1951 and its subsequent sale on August 30, 1951
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The classic Patek Philippe Calatrava, reference 2483, was made in two versions, one featuring a subsidiary dial for seconds, and the other with sweeping centre seconds. Only in production for a short period of time in the 1950s, it is an especially rare reference.
The present example encased in stainless steel is one of less than a handful known with centre seconds and applied Breguet numerals. The dial is full of character and has aged to a beautiful champagne color. Sharp edges and strong definition is evident throughout the lugs, bezel and case, further enhancing its rarity and beauty.
Elegant yet masculine, it's fitted on a period correct Gay Frères bracelet that smartly complements it.
The present example encased in stainless steel is one of less than a handful known with centre seconds and applied Breguet numerals. The dial is full of character and has aged to a beautiful champagne color. Sharp edges and strong definition is evident throughout the lugs, bezel and case, further enhancing its rarity and beauty.
Elegant yet masculine, it's fitted on a period correct Gay Frères bracelet that smartly complements it.
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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