Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019

LOT 421

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2425, LARGE LATERAL MOUNTINGS PROLONGED BY DOWNTURNED LUGS, SO-CALLED “SKATER”; 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 120,000 - 156,000

CHF 15,350 - 19,750 / USD 15,450 - 19,900

Sold: HKD 150,000

18K yellow gold, manual-winding, horizontal rectangular-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, large lateral mountings prolonged by downturned lugs, champagne dial with subsidiary seconds at 6.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
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

Reference 2425

Year Circa 1947

Movement No. 951 076

Calibre  10-200, eight adjustments

Case No. 650 175

Bracelet Black crocodile leather PP strap, gilded metal buckle

Dimensions 36.6 x 31.6 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 March 11, 1948.

This reference is launched in 1947 and remained in production until the late-1940’s. This rectangular-shaped watch is fitted with the Cal. 10-200.
The majority in yellow gold, more rarely in rose gold.
The watch is fitted with the Cal. 10-200.

Patek Philippe, Reference 2425
Around 60 examples were produced.
The watch is so-called “Skater” by collectors.
Bibliography
• Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Collecting Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 2010, vol. II, p. 141 (No. 599, similar watch in 18K rose gold).