Reference 2456 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 minimalistic 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.

Not only the present piece is a precursor of such an important trend, but it is also offered in astonishing well-preserved condition: its unmolested case is blessed with an even layer of oxidation, telltale sign of a watch that spent most of its life in a safe. Such a remarkable level of quality allows the beholder to properly appreciate the intended aesthetic impact of the piece. As the visual language of the watch is developed mostly via its case design, even slight polishing would have noticeably altered the final effect intended for the wearer. Thankfully this is not our case, a circumstance as rare as it is welcome.

Ref Variations: 2456J,