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Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2452 Pink Gold

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch, reference 2452, is a first-series model attributed to the year 1950. The watch is constructed with an 18k pink gold case measuring 35 mm in diameter with a 7.7 mm mid-case thickness. Distinctive physical features include a concave bezel and stepped, elongated lugs. The dial is described as hard enamel, featuring a combination of dagger-style hour markers and an Arabic numeral at the 12 o'clock position, complemented by feuille-shaped hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. According to the source, the reference 2452 was produced in limited quantities, with a total of 230 units manufactured in pink gold. Technical specifications regarding the internal movement caliber are not provided. The watch is presented on a brown leather strap, and its current appearance reflects surface wear consistent with its age.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2452 showing the pink gold case, hard enamel dial, and leather strap.
Front view of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2452 showing the pink gold case, hard enamel dial, and leather strap. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
2452
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1950
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Aesthetic Design

The watch features an 18k pink gold case with a diameter of 35 mm. The design is characterized by specific architectural elements, including a concave bezel and elongated, stepped lugs, which provide a distinct profile. The mid-case thickness is recorded as 7.7 mm.

The dial is constructed of hard enamel and is marked with the Patek Philippe signature. It utilizes a combination of dagger-shaped markers and a single Arabic numeral at the 12 o'clock position. Time is indicated by feuille-shaped hands, and a small subsidiary dial for continuous seconds is positioned at the bottom of the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه ساعت از طلای ۱۸ عیار رزگلد با قطر ۳۵ میلی‌متر ساخته شده و ضخامت بخش میانی قاب آن تنها ۷٫۷ میلی‌متر اعلام شده است”
  • “از ویژگی‌های برجسته طراحی بدنه می‌توان به بزل مقعر (Concave Bezel) و پایه‌های بند (Lugs) بلند با ساختار پله‌ای برجسته اشاره کرد”
  • “صفحه ساعت از نوع مینای سخت (Hard Enamel) است که با تلفیقی از نشانگرهای خنجری (Dagger) و عدد عربی در موقعیت ساعت ۱۲، به همراه عقربه‌های برگ‌شکل (Feuille) مزین شده است”

Production and Rarity

According to the provided information, the reference 2452 was released in two production periods with limited output. A total of 230 pieces were manufactured in pink gold.

Current market assessments suggest that the survival rate for this specific configuration is low. It is estimated that fewer than 25 examples of this pink gold variant have been identified globally, contributing to the historical significance of the specific model referenced.

Evidence for this section
  • “مدل ۲۴۵۲ در طول دو دوره تولیدی، تیراژ بسیار محدودی داشته و تنها ۲۳۰ نمونه از آن با بدنه طلای صورتی به تولید رسیده است”
  • “طبق ارزیابی‌های بازار تخمین زده می‌شود که در حال حاضر کمتر از ۲۵ نسخه از این نمونه‌های طلای صورتی در بازار جهانی شناسایی شده باشند”

Reported Condition and Documentation

Technical information regarding the movement, including the caliber designation or the functional status of the mechanism, is not mentioned in the source material.

The external condition of the watch, as visible in the photographs, shows light surface wear, including faint lines and finish wear commensurate with the age of the timepiece. The provided details are based on source claims and have not been independently verified.

Evidence for this section
  • “وضعیت سلامت عملکردی، پیشینه سرویس یا جزئیات فنی قطعات موتور به‌صورت مستقیم شرح داده نشده است”
  • “ظاهر ساعت در تصاویر خطوط و پرداخت متناسب با قدمت خود را نشان می‌دهد”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in the reference 2452?
  • What are the precise production dates for the two manufacturing periods cited for this reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2452 Pink Gold
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“برند سازنده: Patek Philippe”
Reference2452“شماره رفرنس: 2452 (First Series)”
Date1950“سال ساخت: ۱۹۵۰”
Case Material18k Pink Gold“جنس قاب: طلای صورتی ۱۸ عیار (18k Pink Gold)”
Dimensions35 mm diameter, 7.7 mm mid-case thickness“قطر قاب: ۳۵ میلی‌متر ضخامت بخش میانی قاب: ۷٫۷ میلی‌متر”
Production230 units in pink gold“تنها ۲۳۰ نمونه از آن با بدنه طلای صورتی به تولید رسیده است”
Dial TypeHard Enamel“نوع صفحه: مینای سخت (Hard Enamel)”

Visible details

  • Concave bezel construction
  • Stepped, long lugs
  • Feuille-style hour and minute hands
  • Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Total production of 230 units is an estimate provided by the source
  • The source does not provide specific details regarding the movement or caliber
  • Current number of identified examples is an estimate

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Patek Philippe Calatrava رفرنس 2452 از طلای رزگلد

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 24a28cfdc5

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