Lot 104

Patek Philippe

Calatrava

An elegant, rare vintage Geneva wristwatch with centre seconds in a waterproof case by F. Borgel, who patented the design in 1891

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Reference 2508 was in production from 1951 to 1960; its most distinctive feature is the waterproof, screwed Borgel case, which is almost a contradiction to the otherwise elegant design of the watch. The 35 mm case is also unusually large, which made it stand out from the other waterproof Calatrava models at the time. The manual-wound calibre 27SC is famous for its central second.