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Patek Philippe

Ref. 2458

A fresh-to-the-market, elegant yellow gold wristwatch with small subsidiary seconds and certificate of origin

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According to scholarship, the reference 2458 was produced for a short period of 10 years between 1944 and 1954. Mainly cased in yellow and pink gold with one exception in platinum, this model was the largest Calatrava on offer in the Patek Philippe catalogue. A time only wristwatch with subsidiary seconds, the reference 2458 was available with two different movements, the first series with calibre 12'''120, the second with calibre 12'''400.

The present example in yellow gold, dating from 1953, is part of the second series and is further accompanied by its Original Certificate dated to 1953. Boasting elongated lugs, the case measures 36.5mm diameter and follows the aesthetic lineage of Calatrava models drawing inspiration from the minimalist principles of Bauhaus philosophy. The dial is unrestored and has aged to an ivory hue enhancing the warmth and charisma of the watch. Kept in excellent overall condition and displaying well-defined hallmarks on the case band and the outside's lug, it is the first time that the present reference 2458 will be offered at auction.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839

Since 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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