Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
?Calatrava Ref. 96? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 727349, case No. 309316, Ref. 96. Made circa 1957. Very fine, 18K yellow gold mid-size 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
C. Three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, rhodiumplated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, stamped twice with Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-5* |
Good Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |