Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1952 Reference No: 2508 Movement No: 701'829 Case No: 668'730 Material: 18k pink gold Calibre: Mechanical, 12'''27 SC Bracelet/Strap: Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle Dimensions: 35 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1952 and its subsequent sale on 20 January 1953.
Catalogue Essay
Reference 2508 was launched in 1951, and ceased production around 1960. While the model was typically cased in yellow gold, it was very rarely cased in pink gold. The present watch is cased in pink gold with a wonderful silvered dial. The case furthermore features bold and original proportions. Featuring a sharp hallmark to the band, this example embodies the minimalistic elegance of Patek Philippe's 'vintage time-only' wristwatches.
Since 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.