Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Aug 25, 2012

LOT 196

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 96 CALATRAVA YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 731498, case No. 312448, Ref. 96. Made circa 1961. Very fine 18K yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 24,000 - 40,000

USD 3,000 - 5,200 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 37,500

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, fl at bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer engraved minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 27-AM 400, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronisms and fi ve positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30.5 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-60*

Good

Plating slightly deteriorated

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-10-01

Good

Slightly scratched

Patinated

HANDS Original