24 Patek Philippe Fine and Precious, Calatrava Dual Time, Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Jumping Hour, Reference 2597, With Extract From the Archives
Estimate: € 80.000 – 160.000
| Model | Travel Time Calatrava |
|---|---|
| Year | 1960 |
| Reference | 2597 |
| Case Material | Yellow Gold |
| Case Number | 310486 |
| Bracelet Material | Leather Strap |
| Movement | Manual, cal. 12-400 HS |
| Movement Number | 729414 |
| Dimension | 36 mm |
| Signed | Dial, Case and Movement |
| Accessories | Extract from the Archives |
| Movement | Manual, cal. 12-400 HS |
This lot is a catching specimen of Patek Philippe reference 2597 launched in 1958 during the travel era. The movement is an ingenious system that allows a traveler to keep track of two separate time zones, the caliber 12-400. In the years of its production was available in two versions, a first one, such as this one, featured an independently adjustable hour hand and a later one, which includes an additional hour hand. The two-body case Designed by Louis Cottier and produced by Antoine Gerlach with a snap on back of this 2597 has been realized in 18k yellow gold: its stepped bezel with concave lugs are all incredibly fresh and well preserved. The silvered dial has applied yellow-gold indexes, subsidiary seconds and yellow-gold dauphin hands. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in yellow gold in 1960 and its subsequent sale on 3 February 1961.