Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 2438/1

Patek Philippe. A fine and very rare 18k gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and moon phases Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 2438/1, Movement No. 888'102, Case No. 687'967, Manufactured in 1954 MOVEMENT: manual, cal. 27 SC Q stamped with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels DIAL: silvered matte, applied gold baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, two apertures for day of the week and month, subsidiary date combined with phases of the moon CASE: 18K gold, screw back, 37 mm. diam. SIGNED: case, dial, movement BUCKLE: 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle ACCOMPANIED BY: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1954 and its subsequent sale on 4 February, 1958. , On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price. Many of the watches offered for sale in this catalogue are 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 sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.