Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 185
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 96, CALATRAVA, STEEL Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava," No. 184048, case No. 620105, Ref. 96. Made in 1923 and sold on December 19th, 1940. Very fine, mid-sized, stainless steel wristwatch. Accompanied by the extract from the archives.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,400
Sold: CHF 6,875
Three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. Matte silver with applied faceted bâton indexes, outer minutes division. Steel dauphine hands. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |