Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • 製造商: Patek Philippe
    年份: 1955
    型號: 2526
    機芯編號: 762’523
    錶殼號碼: 691’225
    材料: 18K yellow gold
    機芯: Automatic, cal. 12-600, 30 jewels
    錶帶/ 錶鏈: Leather
    錶扣: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    尺寸: 35mm diameter
    簽名: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    配件: Delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1955 and its subsequent date of sale on 17th May 1956.

  • 圖錄文章

    Arguably one of the most timeless and elegant time-only reference ever created by Patek Philippe, it is impossible not to adore the reference 2526. Making its debut in 1953, it marks an important horological milestone as Patek Philippe’s first-ever serially produced automatic wristwatch. Its practical self-winding caliber is combined with an unbeatable classic design with the tastefully executed off-white enamel dial. Produced in all metals including yellow gold, pink gold, white gold and platinum, it is estimated that only approximately 2,500 examples were produced during its production span until 1960, and an estimated 2,350 examples were encased in yellow gold across all four series.

    This attractive yellow gold example is from the second series, featuring a domed screw-down case back, an exquisite enamel dial with laid indexes, period-correct smaller 6 o’clock index and the charming original forged “double P” crown. In equal measure to its appearance, the calibre 12-600 inside the watch is often considered one of the best automatic movements ever created. This is because Patek Philippe, like all other manufacturers, was not able to use a rotor to create an automatic movement until the Rolex patent expired. Patek Philippe focused on improving the mechanism for over two decades while they were patiently waiting for the Rolex patent to expire, and the finesse of the calibre 12-600 is the result of this great endeavour.

    Offered in great overall condition, and delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its year of manufacture in 1955, the present example is truly a splendid epitome of elegance, and a rare gem that should not be missed by the discerning connoisseur.

  • 藝術家簡介

    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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型號 2526
百達翡麗,型號2526,精細優雅,黃金自動小三針腕錶,備琺瑯錶盤,1955年製。附後補證書

1955
35mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

估價
HK$150,000 - 250,000 
€18,000-29,900
$19,200-32,100

成交價HK$406,400

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

香港拍賣 2024年5月24至25日