Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 151
PATEK PHILIPPE
REF. 2451; “CALATRAVA” SO-CALLED “ACUATIC”; 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 45,000 - 90,000
EUR 5,100 - 10,100 / CHF 5,400 - 10,700 / USD 5,800 - 11,600
Sold: HKD 68,750
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch,
water-resistant with screwed case-back, flat bezel, silver colour dial with
applied 18K yellow gold “Baton” indexes and subsidiary seconds at 6.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Model “Calatrava” so-called “Acuatic”
Reference 2451
Year Circa 1953
Movement No. 741 045
Case No. 679 387 (by Frères Borgel – Manufacture Taubert & Frères, Geneva)
Bracelet Black leather strap; 18K yellow gold buckle
Caliber 10-200, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw
Dimensions 36.8 x 30.6 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
Patek Philippe, Ref. 2451, water-resistant “Calatrava”: This reference
is launched in 1949 and remained in production until the late-1950s. This
“tonneau”-shaped watch (37 x 30.5 mm.) is fitted with the manual-winding
Cal. 10-200. The majority in yellow gold, more rarely in stainless steel and
pink gold. This model is so-called “Acuatic” by collectors.