Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Patek Philippe
Reference 2440 ‘Clubs’ | A large yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with fluted lugs, Circa 1950
Lot Closed
December 14, 04:15 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 2440 ‘Clubs’
A large yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with fluted lugs, Circa 1950
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 10'''200 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 954’212
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back
Case number: 657’077
Size: 43 x 25 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
The Reference 2440 is incredibly rare, and one of the most creative early large form watches made by Patek Philippe. The model was nicknamed ‘Clubs’ by collectors for its strong double fluted lugs. From our research approximately 80 were produced in yellow gold with less than 10 known to have returned to market.
See Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Second Edition, p. 136 & 160.