Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Oct 14, 2021
LOT 285
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2531, so-called “Large Chinese”; 18K pink gold
HKD 64,000 - 110,000
CHF 7,600 - 13,000 / EUR 7,000 - 12,000 / USD 8,200 - 14,000
Sold: HKD 80,000
18K pink gold, manual-winding, curvex, vertical rectangular-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, “bombé” crystal-glass, silver dial with applied radial indexes.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Reference 2531
Year circa 1950
Movement No. 975 984
Case No. 675 622 (by A. Wenger, Geneva)
Material 18K pink gold
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Caliber 9-90, Gyromax balance, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Geneva Quality Hall Mark
Height 41 mm.
Width 26 mm.
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
Patek Philippe, Ref. 2531
This reference is launched in 1952 and remained in production until circa 1957-1959.
This rectangular-shaped watch (41 x 26 mm.) is fitted with the manual-winding Cal. 9-90.
The majority in yellow gold, more rarely in pink gold.
Around 200 examples were produced.
The watch is so-called “Large Chinese” by collectors.
This reference is launched in 1952 and remained in production until circa 1957-1959.
This rectangular-shaped watch (41 x 26 mm.) is fitted with the manual-winding Cal. 9-90.
The majority in yellow gold, more rarely in pink gold.
Around 200 examples were produced.
The watch is so-called “Large Chinese” by collectors.
Biography
· Huber, Martin, & Banbery, Alan, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1998, p. 129.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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