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Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 305

Yellow Gold Ref. 96 ?Calatrava? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 925909, case No. 298880, Ref. 96. Made in the 1940s. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold mid-sized wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

HKD 35,000 - 43,000

USD 4,500 - 5,500 / EUR 3,800 - 4,600

Sold: HKD 47,200

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted indexes, subsidiary seconds, outer minutes division. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12-120, rhodiumplated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Production of this reference started in 1932.