Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 265

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 864530, case No. 299243. Produced circa 1949.Very fine and rare indirect center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

HKD 43,000 - 59,000

EUR 6,200 - 8,500 / USD 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 35,650

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals. "Spade" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 21 - 01

Notes

CalatravaFor over sixty years the Calatrava has been considered a classic. It is the most popular wristwatch even though its production is limited to a few thousand pieces per year, since it takes about nine months to complete one watch. It was with the creation of the Calatrava that Patek Philippe, which initially specialized in custom-made watches, launched its first collection in 1932. This wristwatch collection for gentlemen derived its name from the knight's cross, symbol of the Geneva manufacturer.Over the years, several variations were created. Some cases have straight lugs to which the strap is fixed, others have integrated lugs that flow harmoniously and produce a "tonneau" effect.