Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 102

"Calatrava" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 829904, case No. 296373. Production of the "Calatrava" started in 1932. Very fine, small, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold buckle.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: USD 6,490

C. Three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Black with applied faceted yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12-120, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-6-01

Good

Poor

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original