PATEK PHILIPPE | GRANDE CALATRAVA, REF 2532, YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH KING OF IRAQ ARMS, MADE IN 1953
Auction Closed
October 28, 01:13 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
PATEK PHILIPPE
GRANDE CALATRAVA, REF 2532
YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH KING OF IRAQ ARMS
MADE IN 1953
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 12-400 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 721'291
Case: 18ct yellow gold, screw down back with King of Iraq Arms engraving
Case number: 675'198
Closure: associated leather strap with gold plated buckle
Dimensions: 34mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on November 2nd, 1953
Produced from 1952 to 1956 in yellow, pink and white gold, the reference 2532 is a rare watch in today's market. Considered large for its time, collectors nicknamed the reference the "Grande Calatrava", as the watch is encased in a 34mm case and features striking angular lugs.
The timepiece is powered by the traditional manual winding calibre 12-400 featuring the Geneva Hallmark, considered the ultimate benchmark in quality and finishing.
The present example features a silvered dial with applied yellow gold indexes and matching dauphine hands. The watch is engraved to the back with the King of Iraq's coat of arms, adding to its Royal provenance.
One of less than 200 pieces ever produced during its 4 year life-span and one of approximately 20 coming back to the market, the present lot is rare by definition and boasts a truly interesting provenance.