Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags: Cologne
Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags: Cologne
Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Calatrava, Ref. 96 Stainless steel wristwatch Circa 1945
Lot Closed
June 14, 04:09 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Calatrava, Ref. 96
Stainless steel wristwatch
Circa 1945
Dial: brown
Calibre: cal. 12 120 SC manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 920'280
Case: stainless steel, snap-on back
Case number: 621'149
Closure: associated leather bracelet and titanium buckle
Dimensions: 30.5 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The reference 96 was launched in 1932, the same year that Charles and Jean Stern purchased Patek Philippe & Cie. It was the first Calatrava model, and also marks the beginning of the referencing system for the distinguished brand. To this day it is an iconic model, and the 30.5 mm case truly portrays the understated elegance and taste of its time period. Produced over several decades and in four different series, this reference was discontinued in 1973 and finally replaced in 1982 with reference 3796.
The present lot was manufactured in 1945 and features a rare stainless steel case and a beautifully aged brown dial paired with a classic small seconds. It is equipped with calibre 12-120 which was produced until 1953.