Patek Philippe | Reference 2481, A pink gold and ruby-set wristwatch with bracelet, made to honour Abdul Aziz 'Ibn Saud' the king of Saudi Arabia, Made in 1955 | 百達翡麗 | 型號2481 粉紅金鑲紅寶石鏈帶腕錶，為沙地阿拉伯之王伊本·沙烏地而製，1955年製
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April 23, 08:19 AM GMT
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280,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Patek Philippe
百達翡麗
Reference 2481
A pink gold and ruby-set wristwatch with bracelet, made to honour Abdul Aziz 'Ibn Saud' the king of Saudi Arabia, Made in 1955
型號2481
粉紅金鑲紅寶石鏈帶腕錶，為沙地阿拉伯之王伊本·沙烏地而製，1955年製
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Dial: enamel
Calibre: cal. 27SC mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 704'805
Case: 18k pink gold, snap on case back
Case number: 689'356
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet and clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1955 and its subsequent sale on 28 March 1956
Saud bin Abdul Aziz was the son of the founder of Saudi Arabia and the country's first King, Abdul Aziz Al Saud (1876-1953), also known as King Ibn Saud. Saud bin Abdul Aziz succeeded his father as King of Saudi Arabia from 1953 to 1964.
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.