
Reference 2562 | A yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, Circa 1955
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March 31, 06:30 PM GMT
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5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Dial: white
Caliber: mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 855’964
Case: 18k yellow gold, personally inscribed snap-on case back
Case number: 689’880
Size: 32 x 27.5 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Weight: approximately 25.4 g
The Patek Philippe Ref. 2562 is a very elegant representation of the brand’s mid-century design philosophy. Its case construction is particularly intricate, featuring stepped-down sides that create a sharp-edged profile before seamlessly integrating with the case back. The lugs, raised and polished to stand out from the case sides, evoke a traditional aesthetic. Notably, the 19mm lug width is wider than typical for a 1950s Patek Philippe, giving the watch a larger presence on the wrist than its dimensions might suggest.
In person, this example is truly captivating, with a dial featuring the classic yellow gold baton hour markers, a signature Patek design component and complemented by the understated "PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE" text in raised enamel.