This reference is launched in 1960 and remained in production until the mid-1960s.
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.
Biography
· Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Collecting Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 2010, vol. II, p. 62 (No. 260, similar watch).
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