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Geneva, Apr 14, 2003

LOT 696

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 956944, case No. 668757, Ref. 2451. Production of this reference started in 1949. Fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentle-man's wristwatch.

CHF 8,100 - 12,000

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case dedicated back, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. bronze with applied yellow gold indexes, sunk "guilloché" auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10'''200, 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, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4 - 7 - 01

Notes

Engraved on the case back: "To Harold from Florence - July 16, 55".