Patek Philippe “Polychrome Two-crown World-time”, “Doppia Corona Policromo” (1953)

Case is 36mm diameter, 18k yellow gold.  Movement is manual calibre 12”’400 HU with 18 jewels. Leather strap with 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle. Reference No 2523, circa 1953, Model “Polychrome Two-crown World-time”, “Doppia Corona Policromo”. Case, dial, movement and buckle signed. Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives dated 4 March 2026 confirming production of the present watch in 1953 with “enamel dial, South America” and “applied yellow gold hour markers”, and its subsequent sale on February 3, 1958. Estimate in excess of CHF 5,000,000. Sold for CHF 7,961,000 at Phillips Auctions May 10 2026 Geneva