DESCRIPTION:
WW - Patek Philippe, Genève, ref 2526, circa 1954, automatic, 35mm x 43mm to lug tips, 18mm lug width, original 18K yellow gold screw back case with stepped bezel, brown leather strap, fabulous original series 1 cream enamel dial with applied gold baton indices and subsidiary seconds at 6, 30J cal 12-600, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, Genève seals, case s#689087, movement s#762538, triple signed. Hailed by most as one of the single greatest dress watches ever produced, from its perfect proportions to the legendary 12-600 and that enamel dial which is truly second to none.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, light micro-fine scratches, no oxide, 18K gold rotor shows hardly any wear with only very light surface scratches; excellent dial with light hairlines at 12 and 5; nearly mint gold dauphine hands; lightly polished case shows very little wear, strong lugs and crisp hallmarks, no dents or dings; replacement modern Calatrava cross crown shows hardly any wear; good crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$30000
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