106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 105
Patek PhilippeHour Glass
An extremely rare and very fine vintage Geneva wristwatch - sold on November 23rd, 1976 - with Patek Philippe extract from the archives
Sold
estimated
12.000—15.000 €
Price realized
15.000 €
specific features
Case
18 K rose gold, push back, Patek Philippe 18 K rose gold deployant clasp.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.642861
Ref.2468
Cal.9-90
Diam.25 x 42 mm
Circa1955
Ctry.Switzerland
The Patek Philippe "Hour Glass", reference 2468 was introduced in the late 1940s. It stands out for its striking, elongated rectangular shape and curved, magnificently bevelled crystal. The sides sweep outwards from the centre in a gentle but distinct curve, lending a particularly charming appeal to the watch. The delicately shimmering silvered dial has mirror-polished rose gold indexes with Arabic numerals at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock and rose gold sword hands. Collectors consider the "Hour Glass" a classic piece and love it for its comfortable size and sophisticated elegance.