A Rare 'Calatrava' Gold Wristwatch, Ref. 96, Patek Philippe, circa 1936

A Rare 'Calatrava' Gold Wristwatch, Ref. 96, Patek Philippe, circa 1936 Manual movement, circular case, two-tone dial with applied Arabic and baton numerals, sweep seconds, black leather strap, in 18k gold Introduced in 1932, reference 96 occupies an important position in the history of Patek Philippe. Among the earliest models produced under the manufacture’s reference-number system, it established the restrained circular case and carefully proportioned lugs associated with the Calatrava family. Most examples featured comparatively simple dials and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The present watch is distinguished by its two-tone silvered sector dial and indirect centre seconds. Its calibre 12'''-120 incorporates an additional mechanism to drive the central seconds hand, while the geometric dial is accented by applied gold Arabic numerals and an outer railway scale. A relatively limited number of reference 96 watches in yellow gold are known with this combination. • Weight 37.2 grams

Estimate:£6,364.33

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