Important Collector's Wristwatches an...

New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

LOT 212

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 1355387, case No. 2809270, Ref. 3796, sold on 12 March 1984. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 4,600

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 215 S Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, " fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-51

As new

Partially reprinted

Notes

For over sixty years the Calatrava has been considered a classic ti mepiece. It is certainly the most popular Patel,. Philippe wristwatch, even though its production is limited to a few thousand pieces per year, since it takes about nine months to complete one piece. Patek Philippe, which initially specialized in custom-made watches, launched the first Calatrava in 1932. This wristwatch collection for gents derived its name from the knight's cross, symbol of the Geneva manufacturer. The first model had a "Clous de Paris" bezel; over the years, several variations were created: some cases are endowed with straight lugs from which the strap is assembled; others have integrated lugs that flow harmoniously and produce a "tonneau" visual effect, like the present model. This is a watch for the most exclusive clientele.