Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Aug 25, 2012
LOT 196
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 96 CALATRAVA YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 731498, case No. 312448, Ref. 96. Made circa 1961. Very fine 18K yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
HKD 24,000 - 40,000
USD 3,000 - 5,200 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 37,500
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. 27-AM 400, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronisms and fi ve positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30.5 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-60* |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-10-01 |
Good Slightly scratched Patinated HANDS Original |