Patek Philippe 2497

PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND MOON PHASES SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 2497, MOVEMENT NO. 888'005, CASE NO. 674'370, MANUFACTURED IN 1952 Cal. 27 SC Q mechanical lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, silvered dial, applied gold dot and Arabic numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, sweep centre seconds, two windows for day and month, subsidiary dial for date and moon phases, circular case, downturned fluted lugs, snap on back, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed 36.5 mm. diam. , Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.