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Grand Havana Room, New York, Mar 13, 2002

LOT 170

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, ?Calatrava?, No. 963873, case No. 301771, Ref. 96. Produced circa 1948. Very fine, 18K yellow gold, gentleman?s wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: USD 5,750

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated back, curved lugs. D. matte silver, with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. ?Feuille? yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12-200, rhodium-plated, ?fauss-es côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam.31mm


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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

A similar watch is published in ?Patek Philippe Wristwatches?, by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, p. 122 and 123.