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Patek Philippe ref. 2531
The ref. 2531 is a rare one with a low production number among rectangular models powered by cal. 9-90: it is estimated that only around 200 pieces were made, of which approximately 2/3 were yellow gold and the rest were rose gold.
Honestly, I wasn't expecting it to fit and look so nicely on the wrist.
Have a nice week-end.
YELLOW GOLD
ROSE GOLD
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Patek Philippe ref. 2531
The ref. 2531 is a rare one with a low production number among rectangular models powered by cal. 9-90: it is estimated that only around 200 pieces were made, of which approximately 2/3 were yellow gold and the rest were rose gold. Honestly, I wasn't expe...
A precurser to the Cartier Tank Chinois?
The 9-90 movement is beautiful. Also a beautiful double signed original dial. Very lovely piece!
The Tank Chinoise debuted in 1922,
so it might in fact be the precursor to this PP ref. 2531! Very lovely piece indeed, but, even if I was surprised to like it much more than I thought I would, it didn’t feel essential enough for me to acquire it (and it came without the original buckle an...
Oops, didn't realize that it was from 1922!
Right, the other way around. Totally understand the hesitation. I know when I really want something I'm much more willing to part with money quickly. Yes means yes, no means no, and maybe means no. I firmly believe that good things come to those who wait....
I couldn’t agree more with you:
“maybe” definitely means “no” and being patient is the best thing we can do!
Not mine, just tried it on.
It came without an original buckle and, even if I was surprised to like it much more than I thought I would, it doesn’t feel important enough or essential to me. Thanks for looking.
Yes, I was really surprised at how good
it looked and felt on the wrist. But it came without the original buckle and without an extract and I prefer anyway to keep the money for an even more essential piece (“essential” to my eyes of course). Very lovely nonetheless.
Interesting reference ! The side
profile is very attractive and the movement looks amazing ! Glad you tried it on.
Yes, the 9-90 is a lovely movement.
And I agree that the case profile is really beautiful.
