Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 557
Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Calatrava, No. 968403, case No. 303722, Ref. 96, circa 1951. Very fine and rare, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 110,000 - 140,000
USD 16,000 - 20,000
Sold: HKD 126,500
C. massive, polished, satine, dedicated back. D. matted silver with diamond-set indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. " Feuille " platinum hands. M. Cal. 12"'-120, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: *3 |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-01 |
Fair HANDS Original |
Notes
Ref. 96
Production of this reference started in 1934.
Similar watches are published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by
Martin HUBER & Alan BANBERY, 1998 Edition, pp. 173-174.