The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary ...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999
LOT 458
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava,No. 968403, case No. 303722, Ref. 96, circa 1951.Very fine and rare, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with platinum tiled bracelet.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
C. three body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, dedicated back. D. matte silverwith round and baguette diamond-set indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" white gold hands.M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 96Production of this reference started in 1934.Similar watches are published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, pp. 173-174.