Patek Philippe 2456J "Hour Glass Architectural design watch Original un-restored, Circa 1951

Introduction:

Patek Philippe 2456J "Hour Glass.  The watch is made in 18K yellow gold with an rectangular Architectural design case with  a looking forward to the minimalist dial configuration  into the 1960"s and 1970's. The watch measures 23 x 44mm.  This example is extraordinary.  It's been in a safe for over 50  years.  Never polished, and still shows small signs of oxidation.  original dial with the hard enamel signature.  No signs of any ware.  The watch is fitted with a 9"90 caliber 18-jewel movement # 973233, Case# 665446. The watch is accompanied with a brown lizard strap, its original Patek vintage buckle.  further it still has the gold spring bars .

Condition:

We have seen multiple examples of this reference and none have been is this kind of original condition.  The sharp angles of the case are very very intact.  

Essay:

Reference 2456 was introduced in 1949 and discontinued in 1953.  It is one of the first examples of a new stylistic trend that blossomed in the sixties and seventies. The dial is very clean, and the watch is defined instead by the case design. Elaborated cases and minimalist dials began to appear in the fifties, reaching the apex of their popularity over the following two decades, and then slowly fading over the eighties and nineties.