Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2573
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1959
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Calatrava, reference 2573, is a manual-winding wristwatch dated to March 16, 1959. It features an 18K yellow gold case measuring 33mm in diameter and 35mm including the lugs.
The light champagne dial is adorned with gold baton hour markers and gold stick-style hands, with a subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o'clock position. The crown bears the manufacturer's 'PP' logo. Inside, the case is engraved with manufacturer details, case specifications, and the serial number 425399. The external case back is engraved with the text 'DCD – My special angel – June 20, 1959'. It is presented as a full set, including a Patek Philippe box and archive papers, and is fitted with a black leather strap and an 18K yellow gold buckle.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Material
- 18K Yellow Gold
- Reference
- 2573
- Dimensions
- 33mm diameter, 35mm length with lugs
- Case Number
- 425399
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Jewels
- 18
- Production date
- 1959
- Movement Caliber
- 10-200
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o'clock position • Engraving on case back reads 'DCD – My special angel – June 20, 1959' • Winding crown features the Patek Philippe 'PP' logo • Hour markers are gold baton style
- Dial and Case Description
- The watch features a round, light champagne-colored dial. It is signed with the brand name and the location 'GENÈVE'. The hour markers consist of applied gold batons, paired with gold stick-style hands for hours and minutes. A sub-dial for constant seconds is situated at the 6 o'clock position. The case is constructed from 18K yellow gold and measures 33mm in diameter, excluding the crown. The lugs extend the total length of the case to 35mm. The winding crown is stamped with the manufacturer's 'PP' logo. The external side of the case back is engraved with a personal inscription: 'DCD – My special angel – June 20, 1959'.
- Markings and Accompanying Items
- The inner surface of the case back contains several hallmarks and identifying markings. These include the brand name, the location 'Geneve', 'Swiss', the gold fineness mark '.750', '18K', a key mark, and the case number '425399', alongside the reference '2573'. The item is sold as a 'full set', which includes the original box and archive papers. It is currently fitted with a replacement black leather strap and an original 18K Patek Philippe yellow gold buckle.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- Power is provided by a Patek Philippe caliber 10-200, a manual-winding movement. The caliber is specified to contain 18 jewels and operates at a frequency of 19,800 vibrations per hour (A/h). According to the documentation, this caliber was produced between 1946 and 1965. The total production volume for this movement is estimated at 20,000 pieces. The specific movement serial number for this watch is identified as 746998.
Identification
- Reference
- 2573
- Serial number
- 425399
- 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: The auction description reports the condition as 'good' without further technical grading
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