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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999
LOT 460
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava,No. 720312, case No. 305258, Ref. 96, circa 1950.Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 4 - 21 |
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.