Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2452 Pink Gold
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch, reference 2452, is a first-series model attributed to the year 1950. The watch is constructed with an 18k pink gold case measuring 35 mm in diameter with a 7.7 mm mid-case thickness.
Distinctive physical features include a concave bezel and stepped, elongated lugs. The dial is described as hard enamel, featuring a combination of dagger-style hour markers and an Arabic numeral at the 12 o'clock position, complemented by feuille-shaped hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. According to the source, the reference 2452 was produced in limited quantities, with a total of 230 units manufactured in pink gold.
Technical specifications regarding the internal movement caliber are not provided. The watch is presented on a brown leather strap, and its current appearance reflects surface wear consistent with its age.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1950
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Dial Type
- Hard Enamel
- Reference
- 2452
- Dimensions
- 35 mm diameter, 7.7 mm mid-case thickness
- Production
- 230 units in pink gold
- Case Material
- 18k Pink Gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Concave bezel construction • Stepped, long lugs • Feuille-style hour and minute hands • Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock
- Production and Rarity
- According to the provided information, the reference 2452 was released in two production periods with limited output. A total of 230 pieces were manufactured in pink gold. Current market assessments suggest that the survival rate for this specific configuration is low. It is estimated that fewer than 25 examples of this pink gold variant have been identified globally, contributing to the historical significance of the specific model referenced.
- Case and Aesthetic Design
- The watch features an 18k pink gold case with a diameter of 35 mm. The design is characterized by specific architectural elements, including a concave bezel and elongated, stepped lugs, which provide a distinct profile. The mid-case thickness is recorded as 7.7 mm. The dial is constructed of hard enamel and is marked with the Patek Philippe signature. It utilizes a combination of dagger-shaped markers and a single Arabic numeral at the 12 o'clock position. Time is indicated by feuille-shaped hands, and a small subsidiary dial for continuous seconds is positioned at the bottom of the dial.
- Reported Condition and Documentation
- Technical information regarding the movement, including the caliber designation or the functional status of the mechanism, is not mentioned in the source material. The external condition of the watch, as visible in the photographs, shows light surface wear, including faint lines and finish wear commensurate with the age of the timepiece. The provided details are based on source claims and have not been independently verified.
Identification
- Reference
- 2452
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Total production of 230 units is an estimate provided by the source
- Research required: The source does not provide specific details regarding the movement or caliber
- Research required: Current number of identified examples is an estimate