Patek Philippe

Here is a new addition to my collection of vintage Pateks from a design perspective,a reference 2431,so called "Flame Lugs",with a 12" 120 movement made in 1951,which I would like to share. thanks for viewing, Roni

I nearly bought one 19 years ago but passed on price.

 

This one looks pristine( as all your pieces are!)

Julian

Thanks Julian.

I had no idea you have been collecting vintage Patek time pieces for so long!

how do you reckon the market for them has evolved in the last two decades?

Was it as scarce then as it is now to find good examples? I see from Auction catalogues that pricing for non complication pieces has only marginally increased really over this period.Is this because of the demand.( or at least when compared to complication ones) ?

I think there aren't too many collectors of such type of watches possibly?

Roni

But it was not as pristine as yours

Also I think it was YG ,yours looks RG

 

Me -I am still looking for the 2540-square auto with the 12-600!

Julian

Hi Roni,

congrats on this magnificent piece! For me this is one of the most beautiful vintage pieces (non complications) they made...

And it is pretty rare!

I have been lucky to buy one in pink gold some years ago - have not got pics as it sits in the bank vault at the time.

Enjoy!

Erich

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A classic Patek in the true sense of the word.

And for the watch to be 58 years old, its in pristine condition.

"Flame Lugs" are very sexy!!

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Still looking for the elusive reference 2549 Devil's Horns of which I post an image of below. There is that and a Reference 3413 ( just like John's that he posted a couple of weeks back) to complete the collection of Gilbert Alberts and then I'm through( I hope !) with the collection which is based on a design perspective of vintage Pateks.But like for many of us it is a disease so I'm not sure if it can ever end?!?! Roni

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