Important Watches Part II
Important Watches Part II
Patek Philippe
CALATRAVA, REF 96 STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH MADE IN 1945
Lot Closed
November 12, 09:59 AM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
CALATRAVA, REF 96
STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH
MADE IN 1945
Dial: silvered
Calibre: manual winding
Movement number: 927'294
Case: stainless steel, snap-on back
Case number: 633'683
Dimensions: 30.5 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on November 6th, 1945
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The Patek Philippe reference 96 was the first watch released by Jean and Henri Stern following their acquisition of the brand in 1932. The first Calatrava of a long series of traditionally exquisite timepieces, the reference 96 saw an outsanding production life, spanning from 1932 to 1973.
The present rare and nicely preserved example belongs to the 2nd series and is powered by manual winding caliber 12''120 movement. The sought-after steel case was made in less numbers than the precious cases and are therefore very rare and sought after.
The present rare and nicely preserved example belongs to the 2nd series and is powered by manual winding caliber 12''120 movement. The sought-after steel case was made in less numbers than the precious cases and are therefore very rare and sought after.