Geneva, Nov 10, 2024

LOT 661

PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 2545, CALATRAVA "ACUATIC", WATERPROOF, 1ST SERIES, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

HKD 72,000 - 108,000 / USD 9,300 - 14,000 / EUR 8,500 - 12,800

Sold: CHF 10,000

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


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

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 Calatrava "Acuatic"

Reference 2545

Year circa 1954

Movement No. 726007

Case No. 308108

Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Diameter 32

Caliber 12-400, 18 jewels

Signature dial, case (with dedication) and movement

Accessories Antiquorum invoice from 2001

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 and was purchased at Antiquorum in 2001 (Lot 599, April, 1st, 2001)


Provenance

Property of an Italian Family