Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava, ca 1951.
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Case size: 33 mm
Material: 18K gold
Movement: manual, caliber 12-120
Year: 1951
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: leather strap
Reference number: 2494
Serial number: 969'282
Case number: 512'667
Accompanied by: Extract from the Archives
Date of manufacture: 1951.
Date of sale: March 6th, 1952.
Factory service 2016. Wear due to age and use. Dial not centered.
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.
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Reference 2494 was launched in 1950 and remained in production until 1962. The case was made by George Croisier, a master case maker from Geneva, identified with key number 5.
The reference utilized three different movements: the first series, caliber 12 120, which debuted in 1950; the second series, caliber 12 400, which debuted in 1951; and the third series, caliber 27 AM 400, which debuted in 1960.