Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Dec 07, 2006
LOT 95
"Steel Calatrava" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava," No. 924071, case No. 629950. Made circa 1943. Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
USD 6,500 - 8,500
EUR 5,000 - 6,700
Sold: USD 8,260
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel Breguet numerals, guilloché subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel "baton" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-7* |
Good Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |