Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 100

"Calatrava" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 965681, case No. 620146. Made in the 1940s. Very fine and rare, small, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: USD 8,024

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12-120, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-37-6

Good

Re-gilt

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 4-6*

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-35-01

Good

To be restored

HANDS Original