Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 150
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2531, SO-CALLED “LARGE CHINESE”; 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 54,000 - 108,000
EUR 6,100 - 12,200 / CHF 6,400 - 12,800 / USD 7,000 - 13,900
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
Reference 2531
Year Circa 1950
Movement No. 975 984
Case No. 675 622 (by A. Wenger, Geneva)
Bracelet Brown leather strap; 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
Dimensions 41 x 26 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
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.
Bibliography: Huber, Martin, & Banbery, Alan, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1998, p. 129.
Bibliography: Huber, Martin, & Banbery, Alan, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1998, p. 129.