Geneva, Nov 09, 2024

LOT 324

PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 2545, "ACUATIC", WATERPROOF CASE, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 5,000 - 10,000

HKD 45,000 - 90,000 / USD 5,800 - 11,600 / EUR 5,400 - 10,700

Sold: CHF 16,250

A fine and rare, 18k yellow gold, manual wind waterproof wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, switzerland

Model "Acuatic"

Reference 2545

Year circa 1953

Movement No. 724922

Case No. 307297

Diameter 32

Caliber 12-400, 18 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

This reference is launched in 1951 and remained in production until circa 1959.
This round-shaped watch (Ø 32 mm.) is fitted with the several manual-winding calibres.
· 1st series, from 1951 to 1954, with Cal. 12-120;
· 2nd series, from 1954 to 1959, with Cal. 12-400;
· 3rd series, from 1958 to c.1959, with Cal. 12-400 AM or 27-400 AM.
The watch is so-called “Acuatic” by collectors.


Provenance

Property of a Japanese Gentleman