Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 554
Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava " , No. 968403, case No. 303722, Ref. 96, circa 1951. Very fine and rare, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with platinum articulated bracelet.
CHF 24,000 - 28,000
C. massive, polished, satine, dedicated back. D. matted silver with diamond-set indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " platinum hands. M. 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 Patel? Philippe Wristwatches, by
Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, Edition 1998, pp. 173-174.