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101Σ
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2553
An unusual and exquisite pink gold wristwatch with fancy lugs
- Estimate
- CHF5,000 - 10,000€5,400 - 10,800$6,300 - 12,600
CHF19,050
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1958
- Reference No
- 2553
- Movement No
- 977'323
- Case No
- 2'603'676
- Material
- 18k pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 9'''90, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Patek Philippe alligator strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
- Dimensions
- 22mm Width and 31mm Length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, strap and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming produciton of the present piece in 1958 and its subsequent sale on September 30, 1959, 2 additional Extracts dated 1990 and 1985, and a service invoice dated July 1, 1985
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Reference 2553 is one of the most unusual shape watches by Patek Philippe. Defined by its angular case design and unusual lugs, it was launched in the mid 1950s (1953 or 54). Its design manages to grant the watch a remarkable wrist presence notwithstanding its conservative dimensions, and it represents an example of how Patek Philippe used shape wristwatches as canvas for their creativity - in opposition to the much more restrained approach they employed at the time for the design of their round watch. Other examples of this trend are the “Tour Eiffel” (ref 2441), the “Marylin” (ref 2442) and the “Manta ray” (ref. 2554).
Reference 2553 appears to be one of the most elusive representatives of the category, with less than 20 examples known from the auction market.
Reference 2553 appears to be one of the most elusive representatives of the category, with less than 20 examples known from the auction market.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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