Patek Philippe - 2505J-SCI - Cadran Tiffany
Vers 1950-1953 ? · Boîtier n° 665.267 · Mouvement n° 955.842 . Affichage de l'heure uniquement. Ce modèle, choisi pour son équilibre entre originalité et authenticité, témoigne de l'attrait intemporel du design Patek Philippe du milieu du XXe siècle. Ses proportions harmonieuses épousent parfaitement le poignet, tandis que la finesse de la typographie du cadran et des finitions du boîtier souligne la quête discrète d'excellence de la manufacture. Les collectionneurs apprécieront la qualité des composants et l'élégance sobre qui le distingue des tendances éphémères : un objet fonctionnel sublimé par la forme. Sur le marché actuel, les connaisseurs recherchent de tels exemplaires pour leur cohérence et la clarté de leur histoire : un garde-temps fonctionnel, préservé avec respect plutôt qu'avec ostentation. Adapté à un usage quotidien ou à une étude approfondie au sein d'une collection spécialisée, il offre à la fois une satisfaction esthétique et un potentiel de collection à long terme.
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Patek Philippe - 2505J-SCI - Cadran Tiffany
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Timepiece Information
Catalogue Notes
Specifications & Accompaniments
Reference
Patek Philippe Reference 2505J
Year of Production
Movement number indicates manufacture during the circa 1950–1953 period, placing the watch firmly within Patek Philippe’s early post-war production era.
Original Date of Sale
Unknown
Case Material
18K Yellow Gold, featuring the highly distinctive and sculptural tear-drop (“goutte”) lugs, an elegant mid-century case design that lends the reference its refined and unmistakable profile.
Dimensions
31 mm diameter, approximately 6.6 mm thickness, 16 mm lug width, 38.5 mm lug-to-lug span.
The proportions reflect the elegant dress standards of the early 1950s while remaining remarkably wearable by modern collectors.
The proportions reflect the elegant dress standards of the early 1950s while remaining remarkably wearable by modern collectors.
Dial
Exceptional two-tone gold sector dial, signed Tiffany & Co., featuring a raised enamel Patek Philippe signature and printed Tiffany & Co. retailer signature.
The dial displays applied raised enamel Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, complemented by raised enamel hour markers and a finely executed sector layout that exemplifies the restrained elegance of mid-century Patek Philippe design.
The dial displays applied raised enamel Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12, complemented by raised enamel hour markers and a finely executed sector layout that exemplifies the restrained elegance of mid-century Patek Philippe design.
Movement
Patek Philippe Caliber 12-120
Manually wound, Geneva Seal movement adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions.
This celebrated ultra-refined caliber represents one of Patek Philippe’s most important mid-century manual movements and is admired for its graceful architecture and enduring reliability.
Manually wound, Geneva Seal movement adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions.
This celebrated ultra-refined caliber represents one of Patek Philippe’s most important mid-century manual movements and is admired for its graceful architecture and enduring reliability.
Caseback
Fond clipsé, snap-on caseback typical of Patek Philippe dress references of the early 1950s, enabling a remarkably slender case profile.
Strap / Bracelet / Buckle
Presented on a genuine leather brown strap with exotic-style texture, in like-new condition, fitted with a gold-toned aftermarket buckle.
Accompanied By
WRISTORIAN presentation packaging
WRISTORIAN Perspective
The Reference 2505 occupies a fascinating place in the story of Patek Philippe’s post-war design language.
In the early 1950s the manufacture remained firmly rooted in the restrained geometry that defined the Calatrava lineage. Yet from time to time the Genevan house allowed a subtle flourish of sculptural expression to appear in its case work. The tear-drop lug configuration seen here is one of those rare moments.
Rather than extending from the case in strict architectural lines, the lugs descend in a soft, flowing gesture that gives the watch an almost organic sense of movement. It is a small detail, yet one that transforms the piece from a purely functional dress watch into something closer to miniature architecture for the wrist.
Compounding the intrigue of the reference is its rarity. Only a small handful of examples are presently documented in scholarship and auction archives, making the Reference 2505 one of the quieter but genuinely scarce corners of the Patek Philippe canon. For most collectors—even those deeply familiar with vintage Calatrava references—the opportunity to examine one in person is uncommon.
The presence of a Tiffany & Co. retailer signature adds another dimension of historical significance. Watches bearing both names on the dial were not produced as marketing novelties but rather as the result of a longstanding commercial relationship between Patek Philippe and its most important American partner. Such pieces occupy a special place within the broader landscape of Patek Philippe collecting, representing the intersection of Genevan manufacture and New York retail tradition.
Equally revealing is the state of the dial itself. While the surface displays the honest discoloration that often accompanies more than seventy years of natural aging, the raised enamel Patek Philippe signature remains crisp and fully elevated. For seasoned collectors this small detail often carries greater importance than cosmetic perfection, as it suggests the dial has never been aggressively cleaned or disturbed.
The case tells a similar story. The sharply preserved hallmark on the lug and the clear gold stamp inside the caseback indicate a watch that has likely spent its life largely untouched by heavy polishing, quietly respected by its previous custodians across generations.
References such as the 2505 rarely emerge from private ownership, and examples bearing a Tiffany & Co. signature are rarer still. For collectors who appreciate the intersection of rarity, historical retail partnership, and sculptural mid-century case design, the present watch represents a particularly compelling opportunity to acquire a piece of Patek Philippe history that few enthusiasts will ever encounter firsthand.
In the early 1950s the manufacture remained firmly rooted in the restrained geometry that defined the Calatrava lineage. Yet from time to time the Genevan house allowed a subtle flourish of sculptural expression to appear in its case work. The tear-drop lug configuration seen here is one of those rare moments.
Rather than extending from the case in strict architectural lines, the lugs descend in a soft, flowing gesture that gives the watch an almost organic sense of movement. It is a small detail, yet one that transforms the piece from a purely functional dress watch into something closer to miniature architecture for the wrist.
Compounding the intrigue of the reference is its rarity. Only a small handful of examples are presently documented in scholarship and auction archives, making the Reference 2505 one of the quieter but genuinely scarce corners of the Patek Philippe canon. For most collectors—even those deeply familiar with vintage Calatrava references—the opportunity to examine one in person is uncommon.
The presence of a Tiffany & Co. retailer signature adds another dimension of historical significance. Watches bearing both names on the dial were not produced as marketing novelties but rather as the result of a longstanding commercial relationship between Patek Philippe and its most important American partner. Such pieces occupy a special place within the broader landscape of Patek Philippe collecting, representing the intersection of Genevan manufacture and New York retail tradition.
Equally revealing is the state of the dial itself. While the surface displays the honest discoloration that often accompanies more than seventy years of natural aging, the raised enamel Patek Philippe signature remains crisp and fully elevated. For seasoned collectors this small detail often carries greater importance than cosmetic perfection, as it suggests the dial has never been aggressively cleaned or disturbed.
The case tells a similar story. The sharply preserved hallmark on the lug and the clear gold stamp inside the caseback indicate a watch that has likely spent its life largely untouched by heavy polishing, quietly respected by its previous custodians across generations.
References such as the 2505 rarely emerge from private ownership, and examples bearing a Tiffany & Co. signature are rarer still. For collectors who appreciate the intersection of rarity, historical retail partnership, and sculptural mid-century case design, the present watch represents a particularly compelling opportunity to acquire a piece of Patek Philippe history that few enthusiasts will ever encounter firsthand.
Service & Operation
Service History
Service history unknown
Operational Status
Running and setting at the time of cataloguing
