Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 177

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 2496, BAGUETTE DIAMOND BEZEL, PLATINUM

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

EUR 15,300 - 25,500 / USD 16,900 - 28,200 / HKD 134,000 - 222,000

Sold: CHF 40,000

An exceptional, close to new, very rare, manual wind, platinum wristwatch with diamond baguette bezel


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 1-8

As new

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 2-11-01

Very good

Slightly worn

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland

Reference 2496

Year circa 1958

Movement No. 751075

Case No. 517230

Bracelet Patek Philippe platinum buckle

Caliber 10-200, 18 jewels

Dimensions 26 x 34 (including lugs) mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories original fitted box

Notes

Produced in the 1950's, the reference 2496 is a very elegant square wristwatch. Found in a variety of yellow, white and pink gold, the platinum exists in either plain or with baguette indexes such as this one as the top of the range model.
What impresses the most is the state of conservation of this piece, it maintains crisp angles and has a mint platinum stamp on the case side indicating its excellent original condition.

Provenance

Property of a German Gentleman