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Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold
Lot 17
Patek Philippe

Calatrava Ref. 2511 in 18k Rose Gold

Ref. 2511
Sold forCHF 17'000
Total bids3
EstimateCHF 15'000 – 30'000
LocationRemote warehouse
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Reasons to Bid

This Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 2511 “Empire” in 18k rose gold is one of the rarest and almost unobtainable Calatravas and also one of the largest Calatrava watches of the 1950s. It is believed that from 1951 to 1954 or 1955, only about 120 examples were produced in yellow gold and 100 in rose gold. The large 36.5 mm case of this watch is designed in the Empire style with fluted lugs and caseband, which is extremely rare for Patek Philippe in general – hence the nickname “Empire”. The case was reportedly made by Dubois & Cie in Le Locle and the dial by Stern Frères. The magnificent caliber 12’’’400 with the characteristic Patek Philippe S-shaped central bridge is a feast for the eyes, while the unusual fine adjustment system with flat swan-neck spring and spiral with Breguet overcoil definitely underlines the high technical mastery it embodies.

CaseRound case in 18k rose gold with engraved lugs, fluted coin-edge case flanks, winding crown at 3 o'clock
StrapGreen alligator-embossed leather strap with pin buckle
DialChampagne dial with radial brushing, applied rose gold indices, rose gold hands, small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock
MovementHand-wound mechanical movement, functions: hours, minutes, seconds
Cal.12-400
Ref.2511
Movement No.724***
Case No.683***
D=36.5mm
Case:Good, signs of wear
Strap:Good, signs of wear
Dial:Good, signs of wear and customization
Movement:Good, all functions working properly
Amplitude (Dial on top/Lift angle 52):Approximately 300°
Accuracy (Dial on top):Approximately +8 sec/day
Extract from archives:Yes
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