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Lot 256
Patek Philippe. A Rare Platinum and Diamond-Set Wristwatch
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 96, MOVEMENT NO. 939'060, CASE NO. 304'804, MANUFACTURED IN 1952
Closed14 December 2012
Price Realised
USD 21,250
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Specialist note
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with diamond-set numerals in 1952 and its subsequent sale on February 20th of the following year.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
Production of the famous Calatrava model of the reference 96 was launched in 1932. In 1982 it was replaced by the reference 3796. During this reference's fifty year history very few examples were made in platinum with diamond-set dials.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
Production of the famous Calatrava model of the reference 96 was launched in 1932. In 1982 it was replaced by the reference 3796. During this reference's fifty year history very few examples were made in platinum with diamond-set dials.