100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 110
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, 'Calatrava', No. 826939, case No. 611884, Ref. 96. Production of thisreference started in 1932.Very fine stainless steel 'Staybrite' gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
USD 9,300 - 18,000
C. three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. pink with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliaryseconds dial. 'Feuille' steel hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, leverescapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
A similar watch is published in 'Patek Philippe Genève, Wristwatches', by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY, PatekPhilippe S.A., Geneva, 1998, pp.173, 174, and 183.For the note 'Calatrava' see lot 112.