Important Watches: Part II

Patek Philippe

Ref 2481, Pink gold wristwatch with Gay Frère bracelet Circa 1955

VAT applies to hammer price and buyer's premium

Lot Closed

May 11, 01:14 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

Ref. 2481

Pink gold wristwatch with Gay Frère bracelet

Circa 1955

Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. 27SC manual winding, 18 jewels

Movement number: 706'350

Case: 18k pink gold, snap-on back

Case number: 2'600'005

Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet with folding clasp

Dimensions: 36.5mm diameter, bracelet circumference approx. 175mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: associated presentation box

Please note that the dial has been changed and therefore Patek Philippe will note issue an extract from the Archives.

Patek Philippe introduced reference 2481 in 1950. Part of the famous and much sought-after Calatrava family the present reference was characterised by an unusually large case at the time which would lead to the watch's 'King Size' nickname The present lot presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a beautiful piece encased in pink gold with a Gay Frère bracelet also in pink gold powered by caliber 27SC.