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Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

LOT 203

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, ?Calatrava?, Ref. 96. Production of this reference started in 1941.Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 6,900

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, back with monogram, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. ?Feuille? gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''120, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 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

Notes

A similar watch is published in ?Patek Philippe Wristwatches?, by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, pp. 173, 174, 183.