The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 242

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 819751, case No. 294006, Ref. 96. Production of this reference started in 1932. The present watch was made in 1928 and sold on June 5, 1934.Fine and very early, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle and the "Extrait des Registres".

C. three-body, solid, polished, back with monogram "F.V.E.", flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12 ''', stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.