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Patek Philippe
Ref. 2525/1
An incredibly well-preserved and extremely rare white gold wristwatch with fluted lugs
- Estimate
- CHF25,000 - 50,000€23,000 - 46,000$25,200 - 50,300
CHF108,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1960
- Reference No
- 2525/1
- Movement No
- 750'529
- Case No
- 2'602'298
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 10-200, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle
- Dimensions
- 36mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed, dial further signed Gübelin
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1960 and its subsequent sale on August 30, 1960. Further accompanied by Gübelin Extract from the Archives confirming the sale of the watch.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In production from 1952 until 1962, reference 2525/1 is characterized by its stepped case and fluted lugs, and features a manual winding movement. The model is particularly rare. To date, no more than two example in white gold have appeared on the market. Furthermore, the present watch is the only known reference 2525/1 cased in white gold and retailed by Gübelin.
This wonderfully preserved white gold reference 2525/1 is cased in white gold and features the signature of Gübelin at the center of the dial. Most interestingly, the inside case back bears a series of of minuscule letters. Research shows that this was actually an internal code that Gübelin used.
This timepiece is preserved in particularly excellent condition. The lugs showcase beautiful fluting, and the stepped case remains defined and crisp. Two hallmarks are visible on either side of the lug. The dial presented in untouched condition, with crisp and thick hard enamel graphics.
This wonderfully preserved white gold reference 2525/1 is cased in white gold and features the signature of Gübelin at the center of the dial. Most interestingly, the inside case back bears a series of of minuscule letters. Research shows that this was actually an internal code that Gübelin used.
This timepiece is preserved in particularly excellent condition. The lugs showcase beautiful fluting, and the stepped case remains defined and crisp. Two hallmarks are visible on either side of the lug. The dial presented in untouched condition, with crisp and thick hard enamel graphics.
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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