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Patek Philippe

Calatrava, reference 96 Montre bracelet en or jaune | Yellow gold wristwatch Vers 1955 | Circa 1955

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Lot Closed

March 28, 01:31 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe


Calatrava, reference 96


Montre bracelet en or jaune |

Yellow gold wristwatch


Vers 1955 |

Circa 1955


Cadran: blanc

Calibre: cal. 12-400 remontage manuel, rubis

Numéro de mouvement: 723'793

Boîtier: or jaune 18K (750°/00), fond clipsé, gravure personnalisée sur le fond

Numéro de boîtier: 306'970

Fermoir: bracelet associé en cuir et boucle ardillon en or jaune18K (750°/00) Patek Philippe

Dimensions: 30.5 mm

Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement signé Patek, Philippe & Co

Ecrin: non

Papiers: non

Accessoires: aucun

 

Dial: white

Calibre: cal. 12-400 manual winding, jeweled

Movement number: 723'793

Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back, personalized engraving on the back

Case number: 306'970

Closure: associated leather strap and Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold pin buckle

Size: 30.5 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement signed Patek, Philippe & Co

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none


Poids brut 38.80 g |

Gross weight 38.80 g

The reference 96, the original Calatrava model, was in production for over 40 years and remains the quintessential and most sought-after design in contemporary Patek Philippe collections.

Its production started in 1932, coinciding with the acquisition of Patek Philippe & Cie by Charles and Jean Stern and marking the genesis of referenced watches within the company. Crafted with a snap-on back and a 30.5 mm bezel, the initial three pieces were designed by Antoine Gerlach, a renowned Geneva master case maker.

The third series, to which the present model belongs, began in 1950 with the introduction of the caliber 12-400. A total of 5600 pieces were crafted in yellow gold, with only 1000 featuring the sweep seconds, as the present model.


This timepiece is a timeless classic and an essential addition for connoisseurs who value watchmaking craftsmanship and its rich history, making it an very attractive piece.