Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 388
Yellow Gold Ref. 96 Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava," No. 724164, case No. 307109, Ref. 96. Made in 1954, sold October 5th, 1955. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,500 / CHF 4,600 - 6,800
Sold: USD 6,000
C. Three-body, solid, p olished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. Caseback engraved with initials. D. Ivory colored with applied yellow gold faceted batonindexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dauphine hands.M. Cal. 12-400, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |