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Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
Yellow Gold Ref. 96 ?Calatrava? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 960721, case No. 303220, Ref. 96. Sold in December, 1947. Very fine, mid-sized, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minutes division. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam.31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |