Important Watches
Important Watches
Patek Philippe
REFERENCE 2526 A YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET AND 'FIRST-SERIES' ENAMEL DIAL, MADE IN 1954
Auction Closed
December 15, 07:07 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
REFERENCE 2526
A YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET AND 'FIRST-SERIES' ENAMEL DIAL, MADE IN 1954
Dial: white enamel, first-series
Caliber: cal. 12'''600 automatic, 30 jewels
Movement number: 760'613
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 681'595
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories:Patek Philippe presentation box and Extract from the Archives confirming sale date of August 12, 1954
Reference 2526, launched in 1953, was the first self-winding wristwatch made by Patek Philippe and its production ceased in 1960. The present lot belongs to the first series, made shortly after the launch of the model. Early examples such as this one are sought after for their dial and case variants which distinguish them from later examples.
It has become an iconic piece among collectors in today’s market due to the classic appearance of its case and the model's signature white enamel dial. Enamel dials are rarely found on wristwatches but are greatly favored for the 'ageless' finish of their surface which is not susceptible to the oxidation and moisture damage that can harm the finish of metal dials. Indeed, if well looked after, an enamel dial can maintain its original appearance indefinitely.