Patek Philippe
Reference 2543 Calatrava | A rare yellow gold wristwatch with unusual two-tone dial, Made in 1954
Session begins in
June 15, 06:00 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered two-tone
Caliber: cal. 12-400 mechanical, jeweled
Movement number: 724'095
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on case back
Case number: 683'291
Closure: yellow gold plated AW buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture in 1954 and the date of sale on 31 August 1955
This exceptionally rare Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 2543 sits with great presence on the wrist and is believed to be the first example ever offered at public auction.
Its two-piece yellow gold case, made by Dubois & Cie of Le Locle (casemaker no. 170), houses a striking two-tone silvered dial produced by Stern Frères. The dial is distinguished by applied gold baton hour markers, complemented by gold Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and further enhanced by an engraved semi-circular design running along the inner track of the hour markers.
Closely related to the equally rare reference 2544, of which only four examples are known, the present reference is set apart by its more pronounced, thicker engraved sunken circle and different lugs, lending it a distinct depth and visual presence.