Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
LOT 262
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 96 CALATRAVA YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 967478, case No. 303266, Ref. 96. Made circa 1950. Very fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,500
Sold: USD 4,250
C. Three-body, solid, polished, fl at bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer engraved minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |