The Art Of Patek Philippe
Geneva, Apr 09, 1989
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 864456, case No. 298874, Ref. 438, 96, sold on the 23.1.1945. Fine mid-size centre seconds, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals and "bâton" indexes, concentric graduation for the minutes and the seconds. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"'- 120 SC, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Indirect centre seconds system. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.