Patek Philippe

cal.12-600 AT damascened nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 30 jewels, Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, precision regulator, 18k gold engine-turned signed rotor • white enamel dial with applied Arabic and faceted baton numerals, outer pearled minute track, Dauphine hands, subsidiary seconds • 18k pink gold case, PP embossed crown, downturned lugs, screw-down crown • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe chain-mail bracelet and a later spare Patek Philippe 18k pink gold buckle

The movement is running while cataloguing. Enamel dial in very good condition, rare example with arabic numerals. Accompanied by its original gold chain bracelet stamped PP. Case in very good condition. A very good example of the famous ref. 2526 few examples are seen in pink gold.
"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.

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Together with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle and an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1954 and sale on July 30th, 1955.

Reference 2526, produced from 1953 to 1960, was the first self-winding wristwatch made by Patek Philippe. The majority of the reference were sold with enamel dials and applied gold lapidated indexes. The dial of the current lot is exceptionally rare with its cominbation arabic and baton numerals which lend the watch a unique style when compared to the standard production pieces. It is interesting to note that the combination arabic/baton dials are rarer than the already scarce black dial examples of reference 2526.