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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial in 1954 and its subsequent sale on 29 March 1955.
The present reference 2532 impresses with three highly uncommon and sought-after special features: first and foremost the black dial, furthermore preserved in absolutely original condition, without a trace of restoration. The present timepiece is the only example known of this reference sporting a black dial.
On top of that, hands and numerals are luminous, the original material now darkened with age. Finally, it is retailed by revered Caracas retailer Serpico y Laino, and not only it bears the retailer's signature on the dial, but also the perfectly preserved retailer's stamp to the case back and the number 591 hand engraved under the top right lug, most probably the retailer's serial number.
Reference 2532 (and its sister reference 2533, with centre seconds) are the waterproof version of the celebrated reference 565, one of the most acclaimed time-only models made by Patek Philippe. The two differences with reference 565 are, of course, the screw back and also the sligthly smaller size.
This model was available for only 5 years from 1952 to 1956 in the three gold colors, with a total output estimated at around 300 pieces. Examples with black dial are exceptionally rare.
The present reference 2532 impresses with three highly uncommon and sought-after special features: first and foremost the black dial, furthermore preserved in absolutely original condition, without a trace of restoration. The present timepiece is the only example known of this reference sporting a black dial.
On top of that, hands and numerals are luminous, the original material now darkened with age. Finally, it is retailed by revered Caracas retailer Serpico y Laino, and not only it bears the retailer's signature on the dial, but also the perfectly preserved retailer's stamp to the case back and the number 591 hand engraved under the top right lug, most probably the retailer's serial number.
Reference 2532 (and its sister reference 2533, with centre seconds) are the waterproof version of the celebrated reference 565, one of the most acclaimed time-only models made by Patek Philippe. The two differences with reference 565 are, of course, the screw back and also the sligthly smaller size.
This model was available for only 5 years from 1952 to 1956 in the three gold colors, with a total output estimated at around 300 pieces. Examples with black dial are exceptionally rare.