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Patek Philippe
Exceptionally Rare & Historic Patek Philippe Ref. 2555 in 18k Rose Gold with Gübelin Co-Signature & Full Collector’s Provenance Up for consideration is a authentic, historically compelling vintage Patek Philippe Reference 2555 "Aquatic Calatrava". This specific piece represents an almost unheard-of configuration: crafted in 18k Rose Gold (Pink Gold) with an authentic double-signed Gübelin dial, its original period-correct Gübelin presentation box, an official Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, and unbroken family provenance since 1974. Extraordinary Rarity & Significance - Ultra-Rare Reference & Metal Combination: While Reference 2555 (produced in very limited numbers in the 1950s) is already scarce, the vast majority were executed in yellow gold. An 18k Rose Gold (Pink Gold) execution is exceedingly rare, with only a tiny handful known to exist worldwide. - The Gübelin Double-Signature: Co-branded dials from the renowned Lucerne retailer Gübelin are highly sought after, but finding a Gübelin signature on a Rose Gold Ref. 2555 is practically unrecorded on the public auction market, making this combination a true grail-status curiosity for Patek Philippe connoisseurs.
REFERENCE
2555
Condition
Key Specifications & Condition - Brand: Patek Philippe - Model / Reference: "Aquatic Calatrava" Ref. 2555 (featuring the iconic screw-down case back) - Case Material: 18k Rose Gold (Pink Gold) — preserved with strong lug profiles and clear Swiss hallmarks - Dial: Original, unmolested silvered dial featuring a rich, warm "tropical rose" patina from decades of natural aging, co-signed GÜBELIN above 6 o'clock - Case Back: Custom-engraved with the name and location of the long-time owner matching the history - Accessories Included: Original Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, original retailer-branded Gübelin presentation box - The movement has just been serviced by my watchmaker Dial Integrity & Visual Appeal The watch is preserved in remarkable, honest condition. The original, untouched dial has developed a subtle, pinkish hue—a coveted phenomenon among vintage Patek Philippe collectors caused by decades of natural oxidation under the acrylic crystal, perfectly complementing the rose gold case. The Gübelin retailer signature is sharp, authentic, and matches the uniform age of the dial, confirming its unpolished, unrestored status. The Historical Provenance "The watch came into my family's possession in 1974 as a wedding gift from Friedrich Schmitt to my father, Fritz Ehricke, on the occasion of his marriage to Elfriede Löschinger. Mr. Schmitt was the sole owner of the "Streit" fashion house in Ettlingen (near Karlsruhe), where Elfriede Löschinger worked as a department manager and housekeeper for Mr. Schmitt. Whether Mr. Schmitt was the original owner of the watch is beyond my knowledge. My father only wore the watch on special occasions. He passed away in 2015 and left the watch to me. I have never worn the watch myself." The combination of an 18k Rose Gold case, a Gübelin co-signed dial with a natural rose patina, the matching Gübelin retailer presentation box, an Extract from the Archives, and a completely traceable history makes this Reference 2555 one of the most complete, authentic, and rare mid-century Calatravas to surface on the market in recent years.
Diameter
32mm
Dial
Gübelin Co Signed dial
Movement
27SC
Case
Rose gold
Bracelet
generic strap and bracelet
