Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2021

LOT 523

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 2406, ELONGATED LUGS, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 5,500 - 7,500

HKD 44,000 - 60,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 9,375

A fine, attractive, manual wind, 18k yellow gold wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva

Reference 2406

Year Made in 1947, sold in June 1947

Movement No. 960086

Case No. 645492

Bracelet leather with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Caliber 12-400

Dimensions 34.8 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Extract from the archives

Notes

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.