ref.2584
White, Self-winding

An extremely fine and extremely rare 18k white gold self-winding wristwatch ref.2584.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch in 1959 and its subsequent sale on July 1st 1960.

Produced only for a short three years, the ref. 2584 was released in 1957 until 1960 featuring a distinctive 36mm diameter round-shaped three-piece waterproof case made by casemaker A. Baumgartner identifiable via key no. 2 stamped inside the caseback.

Powered by one of the firm’s most revered self-winding movement cal. 12-600 AT, the ref. 2584 essentially shares the same movement as the ref. 2526, which was launched a few years earlier in 1953, being the firm’s first self-winding wristwatch ever serially produced.

Throughout the short production span of the ref. 2584, it is estimated that only 500 examples were produced across all case materials including yellow gold, pink gold with extremely rare examples in white gold. To our knowledge, it is believed that 360 examples were cased in yellow gold with approximately 50 examples known in the market, 80 examples in pink gold with an estimated 12 examples known in the market and only a dozen examples believed to be produced in white gold with only 2 example known in the market. To further highlight the desirability of the present timepiece, it boasts a superbly well-preserved case with crisp edges that shows no signs of polishing from the past. Two hallmarks are perfectly visible on the case sided and lug. The dial is offered in a well-preserve state with its raised hard enamel signature prominent and defined.