Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 245

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2481 YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 705421, case No. 693071, Ref. 2481. Made in 1958. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold center seconds wristwatch.

USD 8,000 - 12,000

CHF 7,500 - 11,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, fl uted curved lugs, overlapping concave bezel, snap-on case back. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer engraved minute/seconds dot divisions. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Production of reference 2481 began in 1950. This model was also produced with a cloissoné enamel dial.