Watches Weekly | London
Watches Weekly | London
PATEK PHILIPPE | 'CHINESE' LARGE, REF 2531 YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH MADE IN 1953
Lot Closed
August 28, 09:06 AM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
PATEK PHILIPPE
'CHINESE' LARGE, REF 2531
YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
MADE IN 1953
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 9'''90 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 975'739
Case: 18ct yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number: 678'800
Closure: 18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions: 28 x 32mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on June 29, 1954
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Produced between 1952 and 1957, the rectangular wristwatch was nicknamed 'Cinese' by Italian collectors (Chinese) for its uniaue case architecture. The Wenger-made case conceals the caliber 9'''90, one of the period's best form movements.
The dial was made by Stern Frères and bears matching yellow gold and applied indexes.
The reference 2531 was available in yellow and pink gold, with only approimately 200 pieces made in total. Out of these few pieces, an estimated 25 yellow gold examples have come back to the market, making this a truly rare find.
The watch is accompanied by its Extract from the Archives confirming its date of sale on June 29, 1954.