98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 111
Patek Philippe Genève, Movement No. 861724, Case No. 653825, Ref. 96, 30 mm, circa 1940
An exquisite vintage Geneva wristwatch in an early Calatrava case with indirect centre seconds
Case: steel, push back. Dial: silvered.
The matte silver dial of this watch is distinguished and beautiful; it has applied indexes and Roman numerals. The enamel signature and the outer enamel minute ring are sharply raised. The hour and minute hands are blue, as is the second hand that points slightly downwards. The combination of case and hands lends a slightly subdued but nevertheless very elegant appeal to this timepiece.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 96 was in production for over 40 years (1932-1973), a testament to its incredible success and popularity. Throughout that time, multiple notable variations were developed.
An exquisite vintage Geneva wristwatch in an early Calatrava case with indirect centre seconds
Case: steel, push back. Dial: silvered.
The matte silver dial of this watch is distinguished and beautiful; it has applied indexes and Roman numerals. The enamel signature and the outer enamel minute ring are sharply raised. The hour and minute hands are blue, as is the second hand that points slightly downwards. The combination of case and hands lends a slightly subdued but nevertheless very elegant appeal to this timepiece.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 96 was in production for over 40 years (1932-1973), a testament to its incredible success and popularity. Throughout that time, multiple notable variations were developed.
estimated
24.000—30.000 €
Price realized
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