Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006
LOT 299
Yellow Gold Ref. 96 "Black Dial" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 723049, case No. 306563, Ref. 96. Made in 1954, sold on September 23, 1954. Very fine, mid-sized, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
EUR 4,500 - 5,700 / USD 5,700 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 8,496
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Black with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, outer dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''- 400, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, 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 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-15-01 |
Good Slightly rusted HANDS Original |