Only Online Auction
Geneva, Jan 03, 2022
LOT 304
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2545, water-resistant, silver dial; “Calatrava” so-called “Acuatic”; 18K pink gold
CHF 4,700 - 9,500
EUR 4,500 - 9,000 / USD 5,100 - 10,200 / HKD 39,600 - 80,000
Sold: CHF 8,750
18K pink gold, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, round flat bezel, silver colour dial with radial applied 18K pink gold “Baton” indexes and subsidiary seconds at 6.
Movement 12-400, Glucydur balance and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, “Poinçon de Genève” (Geneva Quality Hallmark or Geneva seal).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-53-01 |
Very good Reprinted HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model “Calatrava” so-called “Aquatic”
Reference 2545
Year circa 1954-1959
Movement No. 728 780
Case No. 309 657 (by Antoine Gerlach, Geneva)
Material 18K pink gold
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Caliber 12-400
Height 40.4 mm.
Width 31.8 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Patek Philippe, Reference 2545
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 majority in yellow gold, more rarely in pink gold, even more rarely in white gold.
The watch is so-called “Acuatic” by collectors.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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