***This lot benefits from a reduced buyer's protection fee of 4.5% (instead of 9%) which will be arranged for the winning bidder after the closing of the auction. You will be approached by a sales team member one working day after the auction has ended. They will help you further with the discount*** Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 2526 Yellow gold case 36mm Ø Extract from the archives - Patek Philippe dated 2024 Condition of the watch is very good considering the era of the watch Historical Movement: The caliber 12-600 powering the watch was Patek Philippe's first automatic movement. Handcrafted Dial: Coated with several layers of enamel powder and fired at high temperatures. Extremely Rare: Produced from 1953 to 1960 in an estimated total of 2500 pieces, this reference is exceptionally difficult to find.