Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Sep 28, 2022
LOT 218
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2406, elongated concave lugs, so-called “Tonneau shape”; 18K pink gold
HKD 39,700 - 80,000
EUR 5,000 - 10,000 / CHF 4,900 - 9,700 / USD 5,100 - 10,200
Sold: HKD 62,500
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
Case No. 668 491 (by Markowski, Geneva)
Material 18K pink gold
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle 18K pink gold PP buckle
Diameter 34.8 mm.
Caliber 12-400
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.
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Patek Philippe, Ref. 2406
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Patek Philippe, Ref. 2406
Production of this reference started in 1945 and remained in production until circa1960.
This round-shaped watch (Ø 35 mm.) is fitted with the several manual-winding calibres.
With subsidiary seconds at 6:
· 1st series, from 1945 to 1950, with Cal. 12-120;
· 2nd series, from 1950 to c.1960, with Cal. 12-400;
With centre-seconds:
· 1st series, from 1950 to c.1960, with Cal. 12-120 SC (indirect centre-seconds);
The majority in yellow gold, more rarely in pink gold.
The watch is so-called “Tonneau shape” by collectors.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
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