SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 2440, MOVEMENT NO. 953'118, CASE NO. 653'786, MANUFACTURED IN 1949

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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Rectangular-Shaped Wristwatch with Fluted Lugs
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 2440, Movement No. 953'118, Case No. 653'786, Manufactured in 1949
Cal. 10"'200 mechanical jewelled movement, silvered matte dial, applied Arabic, dagger and dot cluster numerals, subsidiary seconds, rectangular-shaped case, extended downturned fluted lugs, snap on case back, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
44mm overall length

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1949 and its subsequent sale on November 14th of the same year.

To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.

Reference 2440, also known as the "clubs" model, launched in 1946 and was made in yellow and pink gold. Patek Philippe ceased production of this model around 1953. It is considered one of the rarest shape watches and an iconic piece amongst collectors. The name "clubs" comes from the prominent double drop flat shape lugs, reminiscent of clover leaves, as well as the "club-shaped" hour indexes at 3 and 9 o'clock.

Reference 2440 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber & A. Banbery, 1998 edition, pages 136 and 160.

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