Patek Philippe
Calatrava, Reference 96 | A stainless steel wristwatch | Circa 1945 | 百達翡麗 | Calatrava 型號96 | 精鋼腕錶，製作年份約1943
Auction Closed
May 14, 11:30 AM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Calatrava, Reference 96
A stainless steel wristwatch
Circa 1943
百達翡麗
Calatrava 型號96精鋼腕錶，製作年份約1943
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 12-120 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 925'040
Case: stainless steel, snap-on case back
Case number: 632'956
Size: 31 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: associated travel pouch
The Patek Philippe reference 96 is considered to be one of the brand's most iconic watches, embodying simplicity, elegance, and longevity. It enjoyed tremendous success and remained part of the Patek Philippe collection for an impressive 40-year span from 1932 to 1973. The round case and elongated lugs of the stainless steel reference 96 exemplify the classic Calatrava aesthetic. What makes this model particularly rare are the luminous dots and hands, as well as the applied steel Breguet numerals.