Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 431
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2461, BEVELLED BEZEL, SO-CALLED “TEGOLINO”; 18K WHITE GOLD
HKD 120,000 - 160,000
CHF 14,300 - 19,750 / USD 14,350 - 19,900
Sold: HKD 193,750
18K white gold, manual-winding, vertical rectangular-shaped, curved, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, bevelled bezel, teardrop lugs, silver dial with subsidiary seconds at 6.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-50-01 |
Good Refreshed HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Reference 2461
Year Circa 1964
Movement No. 977 693
Calibre 9-90, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 posi- tions, Geneva Quality Hall Mark
Case No. 2 615 959
Bracelet Black leather strap, gilded metal buckle
Dimensions 42.2 x 22.4 mm.
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Original fitted box; Extract from the Archives
Notes
This reference is launched in 1960 and remained in production until the mid-1960’s.
This rectangular-shaped watch is fitted with the Cal. 9-90.
The majority in yellow gold and platinum, more rarely in rose gold, even more rarely in white gold.
The model replaced in 1950 the Ref. 425 (slightly smaller).
The watch is so-called “Tegolino” by collectors.
Bibliography
• Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Collecting Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 2010, vol. II, p. 62 (No. 260, similar watch).