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370. Patek Philippe
A fine and rare platinum and diamond-set
square wristwatch
百達翡麗，精細及罕有，鉑金鑲鑽石，正方形腕錶，
型號2496，1958年製
Manufacturer
Year
Patek Philippe
1958
Reference No.
Movement No.
Case No.
Material
Calibre
2496
748’599
516’193
Platinum and diamonds
Mechanical, 10-200,
18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Black Patek Philippe
crocodile leather strap
Clasp/Buckle Platinum Patek
Philippe buckle
Dimensions
26 mm. width
Signed
Case, dial and
movement signed
Estimate
HKD 220,000-320,000
USD 28,000-40,000
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Accessories
With Patek Philippe Extract from
the Archives confirming production
of the present watch is set with 36
baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.42 carats in 1958 and its
subsequent sale on 26 November 1958.
Introduced to the market in 1951,
reference 2496 was made in a
variety of case metals and offered
is in wide variety of dial designs.
The present platinum example
is in extremely well preserved
condition with crisp platinum
mark at the side of the case. There
are approximately 25 examples of
the present reference in platinum
with diamonds known.
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