Live Auction 1369IMPORTANT WATCHES Including A CONNOISSEUR'S VISION
Christie’s roundel
Lot 211

Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 96, MOVEMENT NO. 722'370, CASE NO. 305'964, MANUFACTURED IN 1954

Closed16 November 2009

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CHF 8,750

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, ref. 96, movement no. 722'370, case no. 305'964, manufactured in 1954
Cal. 12-400 nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, swan neck regulator, silvered dial, applied gold baton numerals, outer beady minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, circular case, flat bezel, snap on back, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
31 mm. diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with gold hour markers in 1954 and its subsequent sale on 31 May 1954. Furthermore delivered with a copy of Patek Philippe servicing invoice dated 7 May 2009 for the complete overhaul of the watch, burgundy presentation box and outer packaging.

To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never been offered in public before.