PATEK PHILIPPE | A PINK GOLD CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCHREF 2483 SC CASE 674888 MVT 704508 MADE IN 1955

Movement: cal. 27SC manual winding lever, 18 jewels, stainless steel dust cap  Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down back  Dial: silvered, applied baton indexes Bracelet/Clasp/Buckle: associated Diameter: 34mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Extract from the Archives confiming the date of sale on October 15th, 1958  

CASE: with scuffs to the metal surfaces, denting to the band, scuffing to the case back. Lug stamped 888 to match case number. DIAL: aged and discoloured. The spot between 4 and 5. Hands good condition. MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

The reference 2483 was available during four years only, between 1950 and 1954. It was produced with either centre or subsidiary seconds, and with the screw down waterproof case back. The examples belonging to the second series, such as the present lot, used the hexagonal screw down case back. This particular watch, the Ref 2483 SC (sweep seconds) is the only watch that should use the Cal: 27SC movement.