Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 101
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 96 CALATRAVA YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 968921, case No. 303990, Ref. 96. Made in 1951, sold on November 22nd, 1951. Very fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and Extract from the Archives.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,500 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,800
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, 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''' 120, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronisms and fi ve positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30.5 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Property of a German Collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
This watch is illustrated on page 45 in the book "Patek Philippe Kult-Objekt & Wert-Anlage" by J. Michael Mehltretter.