Patek Philippe
REFERENCE 1516, CALATRAVA YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1950
Lot Closed
December 18, 10:34 AM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
REFERENCE 1516, CALATRAVA
YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH
CIRCA 1950
Dial: silvered
Calibre: manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 938301
Case: 18ct yellow gold
Case number: 304775
Closure: burgundy Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Diameter: 32mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: later Patek Philippe presentation case
The Reference 1516 was introduced in 1941. Its classic 32mm case was made by Gerlach and the dial by Stern Frères. It mainly differs from the Reference 96 by the lugs partly covering the bands of the case.
The 1516 rarely appears on the market, with only about 15 pieces known to exist.