Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2481 Pink gold and ruby-set wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet and white enamel dial made to honor Abdul Aziz 'Ibn Saud' the King of Saudi Arabia Made in 1955 | 百達翡麗2481型號粉紅金鑲紅寶石腕錶，配 Gay Frères 鍊帶及白色琺瑯錶盤，為紀念沙地阿拉伯國王 Abdul Aziz 'Ibn Saud' 而製，1955年製
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May 11, 01:00 PM GMT
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 CHF
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Patek Philippe
Ref. 2481
Pink gold and ruby-set wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet and white enamel dial made to honor Abdul Aziz 'Ibn Saud' the King of Saudi Arabia
Made in 1955
百達翡麗2481型號粉紅金鑲紅寶石腕錶，配 Gay Frères 鍊帶及白色琺瑯錶盤，為紀念沙地阿拉伯國王 Abdul Aziz 'Ibn Saud' 而製，1955年製
Dial: white enamel depicting Abdul Aziz 'Ibn Saud' the Kind of Saudi Arabia, ruby indexes
Calibre: cal. 27 SC manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 704'864
Case: 18k pink gold, snap-on back
Case number: 689'385
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet and locking clasp stamped 'Gay Frères'
Dimensions: 36.5 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on May 3rd, 1956
Reference 2481 was introduced by Patek Philippe in 1950 and was one of the largest wristwatches ever made by the brand at that time. The standard reference is fitted with silvered dial but exceptions were made and beautifully rare cloisonné enamel dials depicting portraits of celebrities, landscapes or continents for special order were manufactured.
According to our research, the present model was made in a limited edition of about 250 pieces in pink gold and was produced as part of a special order from the Patek Philippe retailer in Saudi Arabia to honor the King Ibn Saud. Offered in attractive condition, the painted portrait on the dial is confirmed by the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.