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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with black dial and box
Lot 48

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with black dial and box

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE., GENÈVE, RETAILED BY EBERHARD MILAN, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 96, MOVEMENT NO. 827'739, CASE NO. 294'931, MANUFACTURED IN 1937

Closed16 May 2011

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CHF 15,000

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch with black dial and box
Signed Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, retailed by Eberhard Milan, Calatrava model, ref. 96, movement no. 827'739, case no. 294'931, manufactured in 1937
Cal. 12'''120 nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, black gloss dial, applied baton numerals, outer gilt railway minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, circular case, flat bezel, snap on back centred by engraved initials CP on black enamel background, contemporary 18K gold buckle, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
30.5 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and applied indexes in 1937 and its subsequent sale on 14 July 1937. Furthermore delivered with the original fitted brown presentation box.

Consigned by a private collector and fresh to the market, the watch is distinguished by its very attractive, original overall condition, retaining the original buckle and box, the black dial confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, and the retailer signature Eberhard, Milan.