Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 432
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2573-1, DIAMOND-SET DIAL; 18K PINK GOLD AND DIAMONDS
HKD 120,000 - 220,000
CHF 15,000 - 27,500 / USD 15,300 - 28,050
18K pink gold and diamond-set, manual-winding, round-shaped, thin gentleman’s wristwatch with snap-on case-back; dial set with brilliant-cut diamonds.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Reference 2573-1
Year Circa 1964
Movement No. 796 699
Calibre 23-300, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Geneva Quality Hall Mark
Case No. 429 012
Bracelet Black leather strap, 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
Diameter 31 mm.
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated November 24, 2017, mentioned that this watch was sold on July 11, 1965.
Patek Philippe, Reference 2573-1
This reference is launched in 1958 or just after.
This round-shaped watch is fitted with the Cal. 23-300.
Extremely few examples were produced with diamond-set dial; to the best of our knowledge, this is the first time this reference appears on the international auction market in its pink gold version.
A similar watch, platinum case with diamond-set dial, is referenced under the Ref. 2573-1 (made in 1963; see Antiquorum, Geneva auction, No- vember 12, 2017, lot 311, Estimation: CHF 18 000.- / 28 000.-).
Bibliography
• Unreferenced.
This reference is launched in 1958 or just after.
This round-shaped watch is fitted with the Cal. 23-300.
Extremely few examples were produced with diamond-set dial; to the best of our knowledge, this is the first time this reference appears on the international auction market in its pink gold version.
A similar watch, platinum case with diamond-set dial, is referenced under the Ref. 2573-1 (made in 1963; see Antiquorum, Geneva auction, No- vember 12, 2017, lot 311, Estimation: CHF 18 000.- / 28 000.-).
Bibliography
• Unreferenced.