2526
- Production
- 1953–1960
- Model
- Calatrava (First Automatic)
- Case material
- 18k Gold / Platinum
- Case size
- 36mm
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Cal. 12-600 AT
- Dial colours
- Enamel
Patek Philippe's first automatic wristwatch, carrying a movement that is still argued to be among the finest self-winding calibres ever built. The 12-600 AT winds through a solid gold rotor turning on a large ball bearing, and it is finished to a standard that has kept the reference in the conversation for seventy years. Most examples wear a white enamel dial, fired rather than painted.
Key dates.
- Introduced as Patek Philippe's first automatic wristwatch
- Enamel was the standard dial for this reference. Enamel does not develop the tropical discolouration lacquered dials of the period show, though it can craze or chip.
Before you ask.
When was the Patek Philippe 2526 produced?
The 2526 was produced from 1953 to 1960.
What movement does the Patek Philippe 2526 use?
The Patek Philippe 2526 runs the Cal. 12-600 AT, an automatic movement.
How do I check a Patek Philippe 2526 with Watch Safe?
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