Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Calatrava, reference 96 Montre bracelet en or jaune | Yellow gold wristwatch Vers 1955 | Circa 1955
No reserve
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.