AN 18K YELLOW GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
1952 REF 2441 'EIFFEL TOWER' MVT 974339 CASE 671354
AN 18K YELLOW GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
1952 REF 2441 'EIFFEL TOWER' MVT 974339 CASE 671354 Gold, alligator length 41 mm , • cal. 9'''90 octagonal nickel lever manual winding movement, 18 jewels • silvered dial, applied Arabic, baton and triangular indexes • flared rectangular case, concave sides, snap back • case, dial and movement signedPatek Philippe, Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
, Sold
25,000 USD
, AN 18K YELLOW GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
1952 REF 2441 'EIFFEL TOWER' MVT 974339 CASE 671354 Gold, alligator length 41 mm , • cal. 9'''90 octagonal nickel lever manual winding movement, 18 jewels • silvered dial, applied Arabic, baton and triangular indexes • flared rectangular case, concave sides, snap back • case, dial and movement signed , With an Extract from the Archives confirming sale on December 9th, 1952.
Production of reference 2441 began in 1948 and ceased around 1955.
This model is commonly known as the 'Eiffel Tower', as its unusual case design evokes the curved base of the Parisian landmark. The classic styling of the case led Patek Philippe to re-issue the design in 1997 as a limited commemorative edition, Ref. 5500, known as the Pagoda.
For a similar example of the present model, see Huber, M., & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Vol. II, Second Edition, p. 142, pl. 205.
For a note on Markowski, the casemaker for the 'Eiffel Tower', see the following lot.
