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Patek Philippe

Calatrava, Reference 96 | A stainless steel wristwatch, made in 1942 | 百達翡麗 | CALATRAVA 型號96 | 精鋼腕錶，1942年製

Auction Closed

October 4, 09:30 AM GMT

Estimate

80,000 - 160,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

Calatrava, Reference 96

A stainless steel wristwatch, made in 1942

百達翡麗

CALATRAVA 型號96

精鋼腕錶，1942年製

Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. 12-120 PS mechanical, 18 jewels

Movement number: 921'724

Case: stainless steel, snap on case back

Case number: 625'173

Closure: brown unsigned leather strap and stainless steel buckle

Size: 30.5 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1942 and its subsequent sale on 22nd October 1942

附帶後補資料庫精粹

The reference 96 was first introduced in 1932 and was in production for 40 years. The watch features a 3 pieces case and the case of the present example was made by Taubert, which is identified by the FB stamp on the inside of the case back. The case still retains nice proportions and definition. The dial is further enhanced with its applied Breguet numerals.