Patek Philippe, Calatrava, "Beads of rice bracelet by Gay Frères", ca 1954.
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Case size: 32,5 mm
Material: 18K gold
Movement: manual, caliber 10-200
Year: circa 1954
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: bracelet in 18K gold, ref. 3.54 (Gay Frères)
Reference number: 2484 J
Serial number: 741'818
Case number: 682'711
The general impression is good. Minor wear. Length circa 20 cm.
A simple function check indicated the movement runs; accuracy, power reserve and long-term performance have not been tested and servicing may be required at the buyer’s expense. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed and should be checked by a qualified watchmaker before any exposure to water. No right of withdrawal applies to live auction purchases.
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Preserved in remarkably fine condition, reference 2484 was produced in only a few hundred examples between the early 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s. Its dial, understated yet timeless, is complemented by one of Patek Philippe’s most distinctive stylistic signatures, the ridged lugs. The cases were manufactured by the renowned maker Wenger, also responsible for crafting cases for the legendary ref. 2499 together with Vichet. Offered here on a beautifully preserved ‘beads of rice’ bracelet by Gay Frères, stamped for the 3rd quarter of 1954, this watch combines rarity, simplicity, and wearability, making it a refined companion for generations to come.