Patek Philippe Vintage Hobnail 26MM Silver Dial Aftermarket Leather Strap (2496)

The seller represents this timepiece as being in aftermarket condition. It comes with an aftermarket strap, buckle, hands, and crown. This auction pertains exclusively to the watch, as the box and papers are not part of the listing. Vintage Patek, mid-1950s. Reference 2496 in solid 18k rose gold with the original “Clous de Paris” hobnail bezel wrapping the entire case. Authentic Patek caliber 10-200 inside. Case signed, hallmarked, numbered. Case maker Georges Croisier — the right one. Square rose gold hobnail Pateks from this era do not come up often. Full disclosure, no surprises: • Dial refinished and reprinted • Hands aftermarket • Crown aftermarket, 18k gold, unsigned • Caseback refinished to factory standard • Lugs soft from prior polishing; some marks remain on the reverse • Aftermarket alligator strap Comes with a full third-party Watch Passport / condition report from Bennisson Industries (graded Very Good, 5.5). Ships with the watch.

• Reference Number: 2496
• Case Material: Rose Gold
• Bezel Material: Rose Gold
• Case Diameter: 26mm
• Crystal: Plexiglass
• Dial: Silver
• Dial Numbers: Arabic Numbers
• Bracelet Material: Leather
• Movement: Manual-Winding