Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2022
LOT 29
PATEK PHILIPPE
REF. 2531, SO-CALLED “LARGE CHINESE”; 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 46,900 - 94,000
EUR 6,000 - 12,000 / CHF 6,000 - 11,900 / USD 6,000 - 12,000
18K pink gold, manual-winding, curvex, vertical rectangular-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, “bombé” crystal-glass, silver dial with applied radial indexes.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model so-called “Large Chinese”
Reference 2531
Year circa 1950
Movement No. 975 984
Case No. 675 622 (by A. Wenger, Geneva)
Material 18K pink gold
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Caliber 9-90, Gyromax balance, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Geneva Quality Hall Mark
Dimensions 41 x 26 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
Patek Philippe, Ref. 2531
This reference is launched in 1952 and remained in production until circa 1957-1959.
This rectangular-shaped watch (41 x 26 mm.) is fitted with the manual-winding Cal. 9-90.
The majority in yellow gold, more rarely in pink gold.
Around 200 examples were produced.
The watch is so-called “Large Chinese” by collectors.
Bibliography
· Huber, Martin, & Banbery, Alan, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1998, p. 129.