Ref. 2597A highly rare and attractive yellow gold dual time wristwatch with additional adjustable jumping hour hand
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Year: 1961
Reference No: 2597
Movement No: 729'428
Case No: 310'503
Material: 18K yellow gold
Calibre: Manual, cal. 12-400 HS, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold pin buckle stamped PPCo
Dimensions: 35.5mm Diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1961 and its subsequent sale on October 14, 1965, further accompanied by Patek Philippe leather pouch.
Literature: A similar reference 2597 in 18 karat yellow gold is featured in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 238-239. The reference is additionally discussed and pictured in Nicholas Foulkes' Patek Philippe: The Authorized Biography, pp. 243-246.