Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 264

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", Ref. 96, No. 829313, case No. 295962. Production began in 1932.Very fine and extremely rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a Patek Philippe enamel dial and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

HKD 94,000 - 125,000

EUR 13,500 - 18,000 / USD 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: HKD 166,750

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3

Good
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 96A few watches with this reference, originally made with a silver dial, were later given enamel dials by Patek Philippe.CalatravaFor over sixty years the Calatrava has been considered a classic. It is the most popular wristwatch even though its production is limited to a few thousand pieces per year, since it takes about nine months to complete one watch. It was with the creation of the Calatrava that Patek Philippe, which initially specialized in custom-made watches, launched its first collection in 1932. This wristwatch collection for gentlemen derived its name from the knight's cross, symbol of the Geneva manufacturer.Over the years, several variations were created. Some cases have straight lugs to which the strap is fixed, others have integrated lugs that flow harmoniously and produce a "tonneau" effect.