Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 321
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 722019, case No. 306127, Ref. 96, circa 1953.Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 3,500 - 4,700
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. three-body, solid, polished, engraved case back. D. black with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 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.Engraved on the back: The Cross of Calatrava.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 8* |
Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 21 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 96Production of this reference started in 1932.Similar watches are published in "Patek Philippe Genève, Wristwatches", by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY, Patek Philippe S.A., Geneva,1998, pp. 173, 174 and 183.