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My initial impression is that the watch looks original
Have seen those baton hands many times.
Dial looks good - but need much better pics to say for sure
I am sure Roni will chime in soon.
Lovely piece
Julian
Ref. 2509 Calatrava of steel. How rare is this model?
This oversized crown has no insignia at all. Is this correct? A good friend claims the watch should feature dauphine hands? What are your thoughts?...
Very rare...
...but the more important question to ask is - is your example genuine? The hands do not match for sure. That is a yellow flag to many, a red flag to me. PP would never replace them with those hands for sure. Who knows what else has been replaced? The dia...
It looks nice on the first view ...
but misses some features I would like to see when we talk about Ref. 2509. "This oversized crown has no insignia at all. Is this correct?" I have seen both versions, original from PP. Two different versions from the beginning? I don know, but quite often ...
Have some faith in yourself will ya ........
....... your friend SAY ?? Have he seen every production 2509 pieces that comes out of the factory ? What claims does he has to make a statement like this .... ? Please, enlighten ME. As for the insignia on the crown, i nearly fell off my chair with laugh...
XXX auction house .......
..... Christies LOT 348 6 December 2002 Lot Description Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel water-resistant wristwatch Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 727945, circa 1958 12'''-400, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, movement st...
The hands...
...do indeed look similar to what was posted by the OP. Interesting. The dial is still different though...
My initial impression is that the watch looks original
Have seen those baton hands many times. Dial looks good - but need much better pics to say for sure I am sure Roni will chime in soon. Lovely piece Julian
I agree...
with Julian and others..to me the watch looks original on the basis of the images...there are many variations of individual references one can find.a lovely find!!Whats is the provenance? As for Patek knowing everything about vintage pieces I sent in a re...
The watch is beautiful and I know you'll enjoy it.
As to what is original or is this correct or not. I would suspect this piece has been serviced by folks other than Patek during its life, not to mention that Patek would accommodate client with slight customizations like changing dials and hands. Given th...
