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Help identifying?
A colleague of mine sent me this picture of a watch he inherited from his grandfather. He thinks it's from the late 1950s or early 1960s. Any ideas what the reference number might be? Sorry I don't have a better picture.
Like Alkiro said, this is indeed a 2526 from the 1950's
A very nice model and the crown is something important too (not to be lost during an overall service for instance).
Very nice reference.
Cheers, Mark
Very nice reference.
Cheers, Mark
Definitely Looks Like a 2526
Look for the Hodinkee article about this reference. The article suggested that the movement (12-600 AT if I remember correctly) is as good as it gets. Also I believe that the dial is enamel. Beautiful watch.
Thanks all. I sent him the suggested hodinkee article (very informative) and will suggest he get the watch checked out by an expert or AD. I hope he'll be pleasantly surprised. [nt]
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PP's first
automatic, I think, and lovely enamel dial. Hope he enjoys it and thanks for sharing.
2526
Beautiful watch, thank you for sharing,
This is a Patek ref 2526, a timeless classic sought after by vintage Patek collectors.
The watch is Patek's first auto ref and uses their very first and celebrated automatic movement, the superbly finished 12-600AT, with solid 18k rotor. Other highlights on the 2526 are an enamel dial, and double P crown which make it so distinctive and handsome.
All the best!
Rishad