Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 266
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 828956, case No. 618047. Produced circa 1938.Very fine and rare, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.
HKD 35,000 - 43,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,200 / USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: HKD 36,800
C. three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel Breguet numerals. "Feuille" stainless steel hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4 - 5 - 01* |
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Dial: 3 - 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.