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Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 355

Stainless Steel ?Ref. 96 Calatrava? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 921975, case No. 626300, Ref. 96. Made in 1942. Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch. Accompanied by an original fitted box. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe.

HKD 42,000 - 52,000

USD 5,500 - 6,700 / EUR 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 82,600

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, and sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied steel indexes and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 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.