Patek Philippe - Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE Hong Kong Monday, November 28, 2016 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1962
    Reference No: 2590
    Movement No: 789'792
    Case No: 429'048
    Material: 18k yellow gold
    Calibre: Mechanical, 23-300, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
    Dimensions: 34.5 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1962 and its subsequent sale on 29 September 1962.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present ultra-thin Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 2590 is in incredibly crisp and original condition. The case appears to be unpolished and the dial is exceptional with a beautifully raised hard enamel signature. The watch is still retaining its original Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap and pin buckle. Overall an excellent example of a Patek Philippe Calatrava.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 2590
A fine yellow gold ultra-thin wristwatch

1962
34.5 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 60,000 
€4,700-7,000
$5,000-7,500

Sold for HK$52,500

Hong Kong Watch Auction: THREE

Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2016