Patek Philippe 2503

Ref. 2503A rare rectangular yellow gold wristwatch with unusual lugs

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1954 Reference No: 2503 Movement No: 976'211 Case No: 679'522 Material: 18k yellow gold Calibre: Manual, 9'''90 Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Henri Stern buckle, signed PPC Dimensions: 42mm. Length Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1954 and its subsequent sale on September 10th, 1955. Literature: For another example of reference 2503, please see Patek Philippe Musuem, Patek Philippe Watches, Volume II, page 221 Reference 2503 was made only during the 1950s and is only known to have been cased in yellow gold and pink gold. The present example is one of less than ten known today in yellow gold and comes from a private collection. Its rectangular shape is highlighted by the very prominent lugs and its silver dials set with Arabic and arrow shaped numerals.