Geneva, May 15, 2023

LOT 411

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 2526, ENAMEL DIAL, AUTOMATIC, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 25,500 - 35,600 / USD 28,200 - 39,400 / HKD 222,000 - 310,000

Sold: CHF 32,500

A fine, iconic, rare, well-preserved, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with enamel dial


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-24-70-01

Good

Slightly chipped

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland

Model Calatrava

Reference 2526

Year Made in 1955, sold in December 1963

Movement No. 762451

Case No. 2613038

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber 12-600, 30 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories extract from the archives

Notes

Reference 2526 was introduced in 1953 and was the first self-winding production wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe. The watch was designed with the celebrated 12’’’-600 AT caliber, the first 2526 bearing the serial number 760,000. The Ref. 2526 is a most appealing wristwatch and is highly sought after by collectors.

Provenance

Property of a Portuguese collector