109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 142
Patek PhilippeCalatrava
A lady's classically elegant Geneva wristwatch - sold by Gübelin jewellers, Switzerland in September 1995 - with original certificate
Sold
estimated
4.200—5.500 €
Price realized
5.000 €
specific features
Case
18 K white gold, push back, bezel with "Clous de Paris" decoration, 18 K white gold PPC buckle.
Dial
White porcelain.
Movement
Manual.
Ref.4809 G
Cal.16-250
Diam.25 mm
Circa1995
Ctry.Switzerland
The Calatrava as a ladies’ version is extremely rare. The range was introduced in the early 1930 and this cult icon has lost none of its character over time. References 96 and 570 were particularly successful from the 1940s to the 1960s. In 1985 Patek Philippe launched reference 3919 with the distinct "Clous de Paris" bezel and continued the production until 2006, with versions in yellow, red and white gold. The dial has a strong white colour and black Roman numerals. The leaf hands and the unobtrusive small second are a reference to the early Calatrava design.