Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LOT 417

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 720951, case No. 305771, Ref. 96, circa 1951. Extremely fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel, with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" gold hands. M. 12"'-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 30 mm.