18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe ref. 2440 rectangular wristwatch. Made 1949
18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe ref. 2440 rectangular wristwatch. Made 1949
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Information
- Brand: Patek Philippe
- Made: 1949
- Model: Fluted lugs
- Reference: 2440
- Calibre: 10"'200
- Movement: Manual
- Material: 18ct yellow gold
- Features/complications: Fluted teardrop lugs
- Dial: Silvered dial featuring applied yellow gold mirror polished baton hour indices and Roman numeral at 12 o'clock with yellow gold baton hands and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock.
- Case dimensions: 25 x 44mm
- Acccessories: Extract from the archives
- Bracelet/strap: Leather strap
- SKU: 9641
Essay
The reference 2440, also known as the "clubs" model was launched in 1946 and was made in yellow and pink gold. Patek Philippe ceased production of this reference around 1953. It is considered one of the rarest shape watches and an iconic piece amongst collectors. The name "clubs" comes from the prominent double drop flat shape lugs, reminiscent of clover leaves, as well as the "club-shaped" hour indexes at 3 and 9 o'clock.