Lot 14
Patek Philippe. A fine and very rare stainless steel mechanical wristwatch in waterproof-type case
Calatrava, Ref.2451, Movement No.953'981, Case No.658'212, made in 1950, sold on May 10th, 1950
Auction: Icons of Time: Patek Philippe | Lots 1- 17 | Thurs 19 November 2026 from 2pm
Description
Cal.10-200, manual winding, 18 jewel movement adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, swan-neck micro-regulation, silvered dial with applied short indexes and upper quarter numerals, subsidiary seconds, steel feuille hands, stainless steel case with screw-down reverse, inner dust cover, downturned shoulders. Case, dial and movement signed. On tan ostrich strap with stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.
Accompanied by a 2026 Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.
Dimensions
Diameter 31mm.
Footnote
Introduced in 1949, the Ref. 2451 was a more robust, water-resistant evolution of the Calatrava Ref.96, first introduced in 1932. Featuring a screw-down case back and an inner metal dust cover, it could be worn swimming, earning it the collector nickname ‘Aquatic’. Whilst Patek Philippe had previously produced a water-resistant Calatrava in the form of the Ref.565, the Ref.2451 offered a more refined interpretation, combining water resistance with slightly smaller, more elegant proportions. Produced predominantly in yellow gold, examples in stainless steel are exceptionally rare.
