Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1957
    Reference No: 2584
    Movement No: 765’044
    Case No: 2’604’617
    Model Name: Calatrava
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 12-600, 30 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed; dial further signed by retailer
    Accessories: Delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1957 and its subsequent sale on 11th February, 1959

  • Catalogue Essay

    Adorned with an understated and sophisticated elegance, the Patek Philippe reference 2584 is amongst the one of the earliest automatic wristwatches manufactured by Patek Philippe. Made during a short production span from 1957 to 1960, it was made predominantly in yellow gold and pink gold, with a few exceptions in white gold and steel. It is estimated that only approximately 500 examples in all metals were ever produced.

    Not only is the reference 2584 one of firm’s rarest time-only models, but the present example also features a charismatic Hölscher signature (one of Patek Philippe's distinguished retailers in Cologne, Germany), adding to the desirability and collectability of this classic dress watch.

    The watch is powered by the iconic automatic caliber 12-600, which is often renowned as one of the most beautiful vintage automatic wristwatch movement ever created. With finishing of the highest standard, it features a Gyromax balance and an 18k gold guilloché rotor. It is further attested by and stamped with the Geneva seal.

    To the best of our knowledge, the present example is the only one known reference 2584 in yellow gold with silvered dial retailed by Hölscher that has appeared publicly on the auction market to date. Offered in very appealing condition, and delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1957, this timepiece is a splendid addition to any connoisseurs' collection.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    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.

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Ref. 2584
A very fine and rare yellow gold double-signed wristwatch with small seconds, retailed by Hölscher

1957
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed; dial further signed by retailer

Estimate
HK$70,000 - 140,000 
€8,400-16,800
$9,000-17,900

Sold for HK$203,200

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Thomas Perazzi
Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2031
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Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+ 852 2318 2045
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024