Patek Philippe 2497

Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Extremely Rare 18k Gold Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Center Seconds Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Retailed by Gubelin, Ref. 2497, Movement No. 888'002, Case No. 674'367, Manufactured in 1951 Movement: Manual, 27SC Q, stamped twice with the Geneva Seal, 18 jewels Dial: Silvered, two windows, moon phases Case: 18k gold, snap on back, 36mm diam. Buckle: Patek Philippe 18k gold buckle Accompanied By: An associated 18k gold monogrammed bracelet, a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on August 17,1953 , a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, an original receipt from retailer Gubelin dated April 7, 1954, and a Patek Philippe presentation box , Property from the Original Family , This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.