Geneva, May 11, 2024

LOT 133

PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 96, CALATRAVA, EXTRACT FROM THE ARCHIVES, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 10,000 - 20,000

HKD 87,000 - 174,000 / USD 11,100 - 22,200 / EUR 10,200 - 20,400

Sold: CHF 42,500

A fine, early, well-preserved, stainless steel, manual wind wristwatch


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-8-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, switzerland

Model Calatrava

Reference 96

Year Sold in May 1938

Movement No. 828327

Case No. 616168

Bracelet stainless steel Gay Freres bracelet, approx. overall length 170 mm.

Diameter 31

Caliber 12-120 PS, 17 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, extract from the archives

Notes

Launched in 1931, this steel Calatrava was produced in 1938 making it part of the early series. With a well-preserved case and an untouched original dial, this example has been very well maintained and comes accompanied with its original box and an extract from the archives.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss Gentleman