Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 396

Patek Philippe Ref. 2509 ?Vacuum?, Yellow Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 722764, case No. 693637, Ref. 2509. Made circa 1953. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

HKD 45,000 - 80,000

USD 6,000 - 10,000 / EUR 4,500 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 112,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed down case back, concave lugs, dust protecting cap. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold dart and faceted fancy indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer engraved minute divisions. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 12-400, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Purchased by the owner over 20 years ago, this 2508 has remained untouched in a safe for the past 20 years. Its case is in beautiful condition and its dial is mint.