PATEK PHILIPPE | REF 2481YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH MADE IN 1963

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 27 SC manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 710'251 Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back Case number: 2'625'751 Closure: crocodile strap signed Patek Philippe, 18k yellow gold buckle signed AW Dimensions: 37 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe certificate of origin and Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on March 1st, 1963

Movement: Running at the time of cataloguing, there is some light corrosion around where the movement meets the case.. Dial: The signature is nicely raised in hard enamel. The dial is attractive overall with tarnishing towards the edges and minor spots throughout. Case: The case is nice and crisp. The lugs are nicely flutted. There is a nice hallmark between the lugs at 12, minor wear underneath the lugs from the strap being removed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

This vintage Patek Philippe is a very nice and honest example of a reference 2481. Complete with its original certificate of origin the case is very crisp with a strong hallmark between the lugs at 12 o 'clock. The lugs are clearly defined and stepped to the best extent and the dial has a signature nicely raised in hard enamel.