PATEK PHILIPPE ROSE GOLD REF. 2526R

When first released, the ref. 2526 was aggressively marketed and sold through retailers around the world. Originally retailing for 500 USD, this reference was an instant success due to its unique design and technical innovations. According to a period Patek Philippe ad, ‘In this model, attention has been focused on obtaining a thinner watch – without forfeiting any of the protective qualities… A different case and dial construction has accomplished this, and the result is very gratifying.’

The ref. 2526 was available with numerous dial options, such as black, metal, diamond, and ‘Do Unto Other’, but most commonly features a white enamel dial, as shown on this example. Made by Stern Frères, these dials are considered some of the most desirable, time-only watch dials to ever have been made especially when preserved in mint condition. Less than 100 examples of this reference were made in rose gold and this fresh-to-market example features a mint, porcelain enamel dial as well as a case that is specimen quality for a ref. 2526 case. A turn of the original double PP 18K rose gold crown does not disappoint as you wind or set the brilliantly executed, self-winding caliber 12-600AT.

Read a Collectability review of this reference for more information.

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