2552

This full platinum example with original bracelet of Patek Philippe 's ref. 2552 will be sold by Sotheby's next April 24th. For whatever reason, they call it “ La Maison Platine ” (The Platinum House). What is certain is that platinum 2552s are very rare

In his comment to my thread dedicated to the Patek Philippe/Somazzi partnership , our dear Gordon aka GLau asked me how many retailers were able to have their signature on some Patek Philippe watches . Here's my answer : A / I have identified 58 retailers

- First series: Enameled small baton or beady / pearl minute divisions ; hard raised enamel for all literature on the dial 1962-1966 - Second series: Beady or pearl minute divisions and small date ring ; hard raised enamel for all literature on the dial 1

from left to right (vertically) 96A ・565J・3438J・3796P・570G・2552J・3923A・2526J・3433R 5023J・3428R ・2551R・5096J・3439R・2508R

From left to right: 2552J (12-600AT), 2551R (12-600AT), and its successor model 3433R (27-460AT). I learned about the appeal of 2551 and 2552 from posts on this site. After that, I had the opportunity to see various exhibits, but none were in good conditi

give it a lovely heft and clarity the lugs on this ref are amazing imho compared to 2526 or 2552 case and buckle by wenger

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The watch dates to 1954 and the case dimensions are 36mm in diameter and 41mm lug-to-lug. This is a great vintage watch that still fits the modern wrist very well. The nickname for the watch is "Disco Volante," or flying saucer because of the thick steppe