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Patek Philippe
REF 2508 YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH MADE IN 1953
Lot Closed
February 18, 09:22 AM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
REF 2508
YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH
MADE IN 1953
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 27SC manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 702'664
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 676'431
Dimensions: 34.5 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on December 1st, 1953
Produced between 1951 and 1967, the reference 2508 features several elements that differentiate it from more classic vintage time only pieces. Its larger 35mm diameter case manufactured by Taubert & Fils closely resembles the celebrated chronograph reference 1463, and the screw-down case back gives it a sportier feel on the wrist. It was Patek Philippe's first foray into the water-proof time-only wristwatch market. In addition, as the forerunner to the Amagnetic references, it featured an innovative ’double case back’ design: a metal dust cap to keep moisture and magnetism at bay.