PATEK PHILIPPE & CO, GENÈVE REF. 524, DRIVER’S WATCH A ra...

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€10,000 - €15,000

PATEK PHILIPPE & CO, GENÈVE REF. 524, DRIVER’S WATCH A rare, well-preserved, 18K Yellow gold wedge-shaped, asymmetrical rectangular bombé and stepped driver’s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold buckle. Year : Circa 1936 Dial : Cream with applied yellow gold baton markers, outer minute track. Yellow gold ‘feuille’ hands. Calibre : Patek Philippe fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels ; N° 833087 Case : 619119, by Staffelbach and Rotach Bracelet : Leather Strap, 18K yellow gold buckle. Dimensions : 22 x 39.5 (with lugs) mm. Thickness : 10 mm. Signature : Dial, case and movement In the world of Patek Philippe watch collecting, driver’s watches are sought after for their rarity, beauty, elegance, and functionality. The ref. 524 is known for its specially designed asymmetrical case that ergonomically allows the wearer to check the time while they are driving. This reference is extremely rare as they were only manufactured for four years, 1936 to 1940 with cases made by Staffelbach and Rotach based in Carouge, Switzerland. This particular watch reveals a rare calibre, the tonneau-shape cal. 9’’’90. Less than a hundred pieces of this reference 524 were made overall, and even lesser with this caliber, and these are rare to find in such well-preserved condition.