Patek Philippe
Reference 2508 Calatrava | A pink gold wristwatch with bracelet, Made in 1954
Lot Closed
June 11, 03:14 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 27SC mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 703’777
Case: 18k pink gold, screw down case back
Case number: 684’661
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 35 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 155 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming Date of Manufacture in 1954 and Date of Sale on June 21st, 1955
Launched in 1952, the reference 2508 was the firms first time-only model to feature a waterproof case. It was released alongside its sister reference, the 2509, which featured subsidiary seconds. While the 2508 had center sweep seconds, both were mounted on Stern Freres made dials. In production from 1952 until 1960, the Taubert made case featured the same shape and proportions as the waterproof chronograph reference 1463. The model was produced in yellow and pink gold, as well as in stainless steel.
This current example is in well preserved condition, with an attractively aged dial and case. The hard enamel signature is well defined and raised and the case retains equally strong proportions, with thick lugs and a strong hallmark on the case flank.