Patek Philippe Lady’s Dress Watch, Ref. 2249 — 18K Gold Case on Later 14K Mesh, Manual Wind

Quietly luminous and impeccably poised, this lady’s dress watch by Patek Philippe exemplifies the house’s mid-century minimalism. The circular 18K gold case (ref. 2249, ser. 671793) frames a silvered dial with applied gilt baton numerals and slender hands, a distilled palette of light and form. Within, the signed manual-winding movement (ser. 854777) is fitted with 18 jewels, a specification befitting the maison’s reputation for refined chronometry. Presented on a later-added 14K gold mesh bracelet (inner circumference 5 7/8 in), the watch strikes a sophisticated monochrome of warm gold textures while preserving the originality of the signed case, dial, and movement—the bracelet is not by Patek. Case diameter 20 mm. The dial, crystal, case, and bracelet are in good overall condition. A discreet, wearable jewel-watch from horology’s most august name.