Patek Philippe 2526J 1st Automatic

Brand: Patek Philippe

Design: Calatrava

Case Material: 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movement: Automatic

Case Dimensions: Diameter: 1.4 in (35.5 mm)

Style: Contemporary

Place of Origin: Switzerland

Period: 1950-1959

Date of Manufacture: 1956

Condition: Excellent Minor losses.

Introduction:

This Patek Philippe 2526J watch is considered to be the ultimate Vintage Patek Calatrava watch. It has an Original Porcelain enamel dial signed with Hausmann, screw down back, water resistant case and 12"'-600 caliber movement. It comes with an Patek Alligator strap, and original Patek Philippe 18 Karat yellow gold buckle, PP crown original gold spring bars. Retailed by Hausmann Roma.

Note: This is such a well preserved example with appearance of original non polished condition. A must for any serious collector. The back of the watch is engraved with provenance dated Feb. 15, 1957

Date & Paperwork:

The watch was made in 1956-1957, Additionally, the watch comes with a one year movement guarantee. Note: This 2526 does not have an extract due to numbers not matching.

Essay:

The 2526 is a paragon of mid-20th century design aesthetic. The brand?s first self-winding wristwatch, it is a legend in the horological world for both its innovative caliber 12-600AT and classic masculine design with sensual enamel dial. Introduced in 1953, it has a timeless quality that is as contemporary today as it was 66 years ago. The 35.5mm diameter Baumgartner-fabricated case was oversized for the era, but due to its thicker proportions, perfectly suits contemporary tastes when many enthusiasts consider a 40mm diameter watch the standard. The automatic, in-house caliber, produced from 1953 until approximately 1960, is a work of art with the handcrafted 18k gold guilloche bi-directional rotor crested with the PP signature. It is considered by many to be amongst the finest automatic movements ever made, featuring highest grade finishing, and efficient bi-directional winding system allowing for the watch to achieve full power reserve in a relatively short period of time. Over the caliber 12-600?s seven year production period, 7100 movements were made and were featured not only in the reference 2526.

Specifications:

Reference Number: 2526J

Year Manufactured: 1956

Movement: Automatic

Case Diameter: 35.5mm

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