Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 109

Ref. 2461 Platinum Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 973332, case No. 665042, Ref. 2461. Made in 1951 and sold on October 8th, 1951. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, platinum and diamond wristwatch with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 10,000 - 15,000 / EUR 6,800 - 10,000

Sold: USD 15,600

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, polished faceted bezel, straight lugs, two-facet crystal. D. Matte silver set with 3 baguette and 8 round diamond indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Property of The Original Owner


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The watch has been preserved in excellent original condition, still exhibiting strong hallmarks to the side of the case, as well as the original Patek leatherNG band and the platinum Patek clasp.
Ref. 2461 Was lauched in 1950, in replacement of the slightly smaller Ref.425, and was still seen in the 1964 catalogue. It is rarer than Ref. 425 and is today more sought after for its larger size.