Patek Philippe
Reference 2509 Calatrava | A yellow gold wristwatch, Made in 1959
Lot closes
March 31, 04:24 PM GTNN
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
Starting Bid
9,000 USD
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Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 12-400 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 727'823
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 2'601'068
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 35 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture in 1959 and the date of sale on 11 June 1959
The reference 2509 is also known as 'Grande Calatrava Waterproof' and was launched in 1950 alongside its sister reference 2508. The two differ by having either sweep seconds or subsidiary seconds such as the present watch.
Introduced during a period when Patek Philippe emphasized both aesthetical and technical refinement, the reference 2509 was notable for its robust waterproof case crafted by Taubert & Fils, marked by Geneva Key 11 on the inside case back, a notable maker that spearheaded modern case making and that was famous for their screw down case back designs.