Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 377
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 96, CALATRAVA, STEEL Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava," No. 960720, case No. 643079, Ref. 96. Circa 1940?s. Very fine, mid-sized, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
CHF 4,500 - 6,000 / EUR 3,500 - 5,000
Sold: USD 6,250
C. Three-body, solid, polished, fl at bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minutes division. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |