Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2025

LOT 720

PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 2457, CALATRAVA, CENTER-SECONDS, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

HKD 47,500 - 76,000 / USD 6,200 - 9,800 / EUR 5,400 - 8,600

A fine and rare, 18k yellow gold, manual wind center-seconds wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6-8-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, switzerland

Model Calatrava

Reference 2457

Year 1956, sold in July 1959

Movement No. 705116

Case No. 310171

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Diameter 31

Caliber 27 SC, 18 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories fitted box, extract from the archives

Notes

Known as the successor of the iconic Calatrava reference 96, the reference 2457 maintained its 31 mm case size while adding the center-seconds function as it is powered by caliber 27 SC. While the dial does show some scratches, the case has less than usual wear exhibiting 2 clear and deep hallmarks to the case.

Provenance

Property of a Japanese Gentleman