Patek Philippe Eiffel Tower 2441

Ref. 2441A fine and rare yellow gold rectangular wristwatch

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1951 Reference No: 2441 Movement No: 973'769 Case No: 663'514 Model Name: 'Eiffel Tower' Material: 18k yellow gold Calibre: Mechanical, 9'''90, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Brown crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle Dimensions: 29 mm. width Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with gold numerals in 1951 and its subsequent sale on 6 March 1952. Literature: For another example of a reference 2441, please see Patek Philippe Museum Patek Philippe Watches , volume II, page 220.Reference 2441 was launched in 1948 and remained in production for about 7 years. Research shows that approximately 200 pieces of this reference were produced, the majority in yellow gold. Often referred, amongst collectors, as the Eiffel Tower due to the resemblance of the case to the first level of the famous Parisian symbol. The very specific architectural design of this reference, the rectangular case but with slopes and curves, was the inspiration for Patek Philippe’s designers who later created the “Pagoda”, launched in 1997 in celebration of the inauguration of the brand's new watchmaking centre in Geneva. Both references are celebrating this Art Deco design cue with squared terminating lugs and a large vaulted crystal surmounting the bridge that accompanies the dial from one side to the other.