Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 406
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2406, ELONGATED CONCAVE LUGS; 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 70,000 - 100,000
CHF 8,800 - 13,200 / USD 8,850 - 13,250
18K pink gold, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, rounded bezel and band, elongated concave lugs, recessed crown, pink dial with subsidiary seconds at 6.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-50-01-04 |
Good Refreshed HANDS Original HANDS Later |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Reference 2406
Year Circa 1953
Movement No. 720 540
Calibre 12-400
Case No. 668 491
Bracelet Black leather strap, 18K pink gold PP buckle.
Diameter 34.8 mm.
Signature Dial, case and movement.
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated September 19, 2019, mentioned that this watch was sold on August 24, 1953.
Patek Philippe, Ref. 2406
Production of this reference started in 1945.
This round-shaped watch was first fitted with the Cal. 12-120, from 1945 to 1950 (small seconds), or with the Cal. 12-120 SC (also with option of indirectly driven centre-seconds), then with the Cal. 12-400, from 1950 to circa 1960.
Patek Philippe, Ref. 2406
Production of this reference started in 1945.
This round-shaped watch was first fitted with the Cal. 12-120, from 1945 to 1950 (small seconds), or with the Cal. 12-120 SC (also with option of indirectly driven centre-seconds), then with the Cal. 12-400, from 1950 to circa 1960.