Patek Philippe Calatrava 2591

Patek Philippe

Manufacturer Patek Philippe Year 1966 Reference No 2591/2 Movement No 1’141’178 Case No 431’897 Model Name Calatrava Material 18K white gold Calibre Manual, cal. 23-300, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap Crocodile Clasp/Buckle 18K white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle Dimensions 34 mm diameter Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1966 and its subsequent date of sale on 17th October 1966. Full-Cataloguing Catalogue Essay **Good To Know:** - Fresh-to-the-market, 2nd example to appear with such configuration - Confirmed by the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives - Well-preserved hard enamel signature Manufacture of reference 2591 started in 1957 and epitomizes perfectly the design acumen of the era with its perfectly balanced minimalistic dial devoid of any unnecessary clutter. With majority produced in yellow gold, white metal such as platinum and white gold are scarce. In fact, according to our research, the present 2591 with a dazzle of a single roll diamond on the bezel is of uber rarity. Born from the mid 60s, only one example has appeared in the auction market of the 2591/2 in white gold. The present is thus the 2nd, fresh-to-the-market example to grace the market. Sized at an elegant 34mm, the hard enamel of the dial gleams with exceptional gloss where the extruded graphics and signature are pronounced. Surrounded by 60 diamonds of 0.75ct, this particular example was born in 1966 confirmed by the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives. Powered by the manual wound calibre 23-300, the movement is further double stamped with Geneva seal of excellence.