MK Personal Collection Phillipe Patek Serpico Y Laino Caracas "Eiffel Tower" Wristwatch Circa 1951 Gift From President Marcos Pérez Jiménez

MK Personal Collection The present lot is part of a larger privately held collection and is intended for exhibition purposes only. Rectangular Rose Phillipe Patek Serpico Y Laino Caracas "Eiffel Tower" Wristwatch, Circa 1951, Gift From President Marcos Pérez Jiménez to his personal Doctor (Presidents of Venezuela 1952-1958). This fine and rare men's wristwatch by the Patek Philippe Watch Co., features a "Tour Eiffel", No. 974.926, Case No. 673.343, Ref. 2441. The watch is also called "Pagoda". Production of this reference started in 1948 and it features a two piece rectangular, flared, "bombé" 18k pink gold case also stamped S&L 18K (Serpico Y Laino) . It has a Cal. 9-90 tonneau-shaped Patek Philippe rhodium plated movement with fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator that is in excellent running condition. The watch is topped with an original pink painted dial with applied pink gold stick and arrow indexes. The watch is signed above sub-seconds "Serpico Y Laino Caracas", which is the retailer. The watch is in overall NOS condition. Accompanied with the original Patek Philippe band terminating with a 18K PP / S&L Buckle, amazing quality. Patek Philippe started production of the reference 2441 in 1948 and continued until at least 1955 with a total of approximately only 200 pieces made, the majority cased in yellow gold. The pink gold example of this iconic wristwatch is thought to have been produced in approximately 60 examples. This model, often referred to as the "Eiffel Tower", remains easily identifiable by its distinct flared design, resembling the base of the famous French landmark.