First released in 1949, the Patek Philippe ref. 2452 features a two-piece snapback case with fancy fluted lugs made by master casemaker Dubois identifiable via key no. 171. Although it essentially bears a similar aesthetic with the ref. 2481, the ref. 2452 measures 2mm larger providing a rather timeless wrist presence even in today's standards.

Released in a total of two series, with the earliest bearing manual cal. 10-200, later examples featured the larger cal. 10-400. Produced only in yellow and pink gold it is estimated that:

Early examples with cal. 10-200
Yellow gold – Approximately 200 pieces made with an estimated 20 pieces known in the market
Pink gold – Approximately 150 pieces made with an estimated 14 pieces known in the market

Later examples with cal. 10-400
Yellow gold – Approximately 100 pieces made with an estimated 11 pieces known in the market
Pink gold – Approximately 80 pieces made with an estimated 8 pieces known in the market

The present pink gold specimen from 1952 confirmed by a copy of the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives is not only part of the first series bearing the cal. 10-200, it also features a highly rare glossy black dial. Stunning in its combination, the present timepiece certainly stands out from the majority of the reference fitted with silver dials. Reappearing in the auction market after a decade from private hands, the opportunity has arrived for this spectacular ref. 2452 to find a new home.