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1948 Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 2418J Extremely rare, super clean
PRICE: $$12,500 for a FTF in the GTA or plus insured shipping… $10,500 for the head only, no bracelet
TRADE: Straight Sale on this one
BRAND: Patek Philippe
SERIES: Calatrava
MODEL: 2418J
MOVEMENT: Manufacture Calibre Cal. 12’’’-120, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator
MOVEMENT MARKINGS: Patek, Philippe & Co., Eighteen (18) Jewels, Adjusted Five (5) Positions, Three (3) Heat, Cold, Isochromism, Geneve, Swiss
CASE MARKINGS INSIDE BACK COVER: Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 0.750, 301099, 241
Dial: Satine silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, outer applied minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Dial is original and in near mint condition with beautiful Patina
HANDS: Original, gold, “feuilles”
CROWN: Is not signed, but I believe it is original to the watch.
CASE CONDITION: Near Mint or better, case has no marks and no dents. The snap back is crips and tight.
YEAR of PRODUCTION: 1948
BOX: No
Papers: Archival Papers available through patek.com for 500 SF
ITEM CONDITION: This watch has been worn sparingly and shows very light signs of wear. The watch is has no marks what so ever. In the pictures you may see something on the side of the case but that is a hallmark. The watch was given to the last owner over 35 years ago and has basically sat in a safe. The previous owner had worn it a handful of times on the gold bracelet in the picture…. I could sell the watch with or without the bracelet as priced above. I have had my watchmaker look it over and minor oiling was given as the watch runs like a charm with very strong numbers on the machine. Clearly an extremely rare reference number as Christies, Sotheby’s and Phillips have not had one in over 10 years.
CASE SIZE: 30.5mm, 38.5mm from Lug to Lug
CASE MATERIAL: 18K Gold
STRAP SIZE: 18mm
STRAP MATERIAL: unmarked but tested a weak 18K gold, custom made for the watch and would fit a 7” wrist. You can ask for a leather strap and buy this watch for less money as stated above
WHAT'S INCLUDED: The watch on bracelet if you choose or just the watch on a generic strap
OTHER COMMENTS: This is the finest example I have seen of a watch 75 years old. It runs unreal considering its age with strong amplitude on the main spring. The engraving on the back of the case matches the engraving on the bracelet which dates the watch to 1948. The Breguet hands were very seldom used on calatrava watches and make this is collectible of a Patek philippe available.... The overall fantastic condition of this watch makes it beyond rare!
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PRICE: $$12,500 for a FTF in the GTA or plus insured shipping… $10,500 for the head only, no bracelet
TRADE: Straight Sale on this one
BRAND: Patek Philippe
SERIES: Calatrava
MODEL: 2418J
MOVEMENT: Manufacture Calibre Cal. 12’’’-120, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator
MOVEMENT MARKINGS: Patek, Philippe & Co., Eighteen (18) Jewels, Adjusted Five (5) Positions, Three (3) Heat, Cold, Isochromism, Geneve, Swiss
CASE MARKINGS INSIDE BACK COVER: Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 0.750, 301099, 241
Dial: Satine silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, outer applied minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Dial is original and in near mint condition with beautiful Patina
HANDS: Original, gold, “feuilles”
CROWN: Is not signed, but I believe it is original to the watch.
CASE CONDITION: Near Mint or better, case has no marks and no dents. The snap back is crips and tight.
YEAR of PRODUCTION: 1948
BOX: No
Papers: Archival Papers available through patek.com for 500 SF
ITEM CONDITION: This watch has been worn sparingly and shows very light signs of wear. The watch is has no marks what so ever. In the pictures you may see something on the side of the case but that is a hallmark. The watch was given to the last owner over 35 years ago and has basically sat in a safe. The previous owner had worn it a handful of times on the gold bracelet in the picture…. I could sell the watch with or without the bracelet as priced above. I have had my watchmaker look it over and minor oiling was given as the watch runs like a charm with very strong numbers on the machine. Clearly an extremely rare reference number as Christies, Sotheby’s and Phillips have not had one in over 10 years.
CASE SIZE: 30.5mm, 38.5mm from Lug to Lug
CASE MATERIAL: 18K Gold
STRAP SIZE: 18mm
STRAP MATERIAL: unmarked but tested a weak 18K gold, custom made for the watch and would fit a 7” wrist. You can ask for a leather strap and buy this watch for less money as stated above
WHAT'S INCLUDED: The watch on bracelet if you choose or just the watch on a generic strap
OTHER COMMENTS: This is the finest example I have seen of a watch 75 years old. It runs unreal considering its age with strong amplitude on the main spring. The engraving on the back of the case matches the engraving on the bracelet which dates the watch to 1948. The Breguet hands were very seldom used on calatrava watches and make this is collectible of a Patek philippe available.... The overall fantastic condition of this watch makes it beyond rare!
PICTURES:
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