Patek Philippe
Calatrava, Reference 96 | A yellow gold wristwatch | Circa 1960
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December 17, 02:16 PM GMT
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5,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
Patek Philippe
Calatrava, Reference 96
A yellow gold wristwatch
Circa 1960
Dial: silvered
Calibere: cal. 27-AM 400 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 731'164
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on back
Case number: 312'259
Closure: associated leather strap and stainless steel pin buckle
Size: 30.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Total approximate weight including strap 41 g
This Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 96 in yellow gold from circa 1960 is a quintessential example of the brand’s timeless approach to elegant, minimalist wristwatches. Introduced in the 1930s, the reference 96 helped define the Calatrava line, embodying Patek Philippe’s philosophy of refined simplicity, balanced proportions, and understated sophistication.
This yellow gold example exemplifies the watch’s signature features: a slender, perfectly rounded case, clean dial with applied indices, and subtly refined lugs, all harmoniously designed to create a watch that is both discreet and exceptionally elegant on the wrist. The present reference 96 belongs to the 4th series, powered by the hand-wound calibre 27-AM 400, introduced in the early 1960s which updated anti-magnetism and included Patek Philippe's Gyromax movement, demonstrating Patek Philippe’s commitment to technical excellence alongside aesthetic purity.