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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1957 and its subsequent sale on 29 March 1958.
Preserved in very good and original overall condition, the rarity of the present watch is further enhanced by the retailer Serpico y Laino, Patek Philippe's prestigious agent in Caracas, Venezuela, signed on the dial and with the initials "S.&L." stamped on the case back and on the bracelet clasp.
Its 18K gold link bracelet is signed Patek Philippe & Co. and stamped GF for Gay Frères, renowned for their high quality wristwatch bracelets. The clasp furthermore bears the punched number 4.56 for last quarter of 1956 that is from the period of the watch. The clasp is also engraved 2526.
The combination of the cream enamel dial with luminous numerals and luminous hands render this highly attractive watch a trophy for the aficionado of the legendary reference 2526.
Reference 2526, introduced in 1953, was Patek Philippe's first model featuring a self-winding movement, the legendary calibre 12-600 AT. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first édition pp. 168-169, second édition pp. 213, 216-217.
Preserved in very good and original overall condition, the rarity of the present watch is further enhanced by the retailer Serpico y Laino, Patek Philippe's prestigious agent in Caracas, Venezuela, signed on the dial and with the initials "S.&L." stamped on the case back and on the bracelet clasp.
Its 18K gold link bracelet is signed Patek Philippe & Co. and stamped GF for Gay Frères, renowned for their high quality wristwatch bracelets. The clasp furthermore bears the punched number 4.56 for last quarter of 1956 that is from the period of the watch. The clasp is also engraved 2526.
The combination of the cream enamel dial with luminous numerals and luminous hands render this highly attractive watch a trophy for the aficionado of the legendary reference 2526.
Reference 2526, introduced in 1953, was Patek Philippe's first model featuring a self-winding movement, the legendary calibre 12-600 AT. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first édition pp. 168-169, second édition pp. 213, 216-217.