Patek Philippe, Ref. 2568, 18K Rose Gold 'Calatrava' Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1950s
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe reference 2568 is a manual-wind Calatrava dress wristwatch in an 18K rose gold case, dating circa 1950s according to the auctioneer. The case measures approximately 33 mm in diameter with an 18K rose gold bezel and is fitted to a black leather strap.
Its champagne dial features baton hour indices, central hands, and a subsidiary small seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The source reports that the watch houses a manual-wind calibre 10-200 movement numbered 741743 with 18 jewels, while the inner case back is stamped with reference 2568 and case number 516797.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Case size
- Approx. 33 mm
- Case material
- 18K rose gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement number
- 741743
- Reference number
- 2568
- Movement stamping
- 10-200 No 741743 PATEK PHILIPPE & Co GENEVE SWISS 18 JEWELS
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
- Inner case back stamping
- PATEK PHILIPPE & Co SWISS 18K 0.750 516797 2568 1
Design
- Visible features
- • Patinated champagne dial with baton hour markers and double baton marker at 12 o'clock • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock • Faceted, claw-style lugs integrated with the circular case • Black leather strap with embossed reptile grain • Winding crown located on the case band at 3 o'clock
- Dial and Visual Features
- The watch features a champagne-colored dial. The source states the dial has faded to a warm toasted almond color with visible patina. The assembly is secured to the wrist via a black leather strap.
- Mechanical Specifications
- The watch is reported to house a manual-wind Patek Philippe calibre 10-200 movement, which contains 18 jewels. The movement is marked with the number 741743. The source notes that while the watch was running at the time of cataloging, it has not been timed for accuracy. The auction house does not provide a warranty regarding performance, and the authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed due to the possibility of historical repairs.
- Case and External Construction
- This Calatrava model is housed in an 18K rose gold circular case measuring approximately 33 mm in diameter. It features an 18K rose gold bezel and a winding crown positioned on the case band. The inner case back is engraved with the manufacturer's name, 'PATEK PHILIPPE & Co,' along with the gold purity mark '0.750,' the reference '2568,' and the individual case number '516797'.
Identification
- Reference
- 2568
- Serial number
- 516797
- 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: Movement and interior case back stampings are reported by the auctioneer and are not visible in the photograph.
- Research required: The auction house notes that authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed due to potential prior repairs.