DESCRIPTION:
WW - Patek Philippe Calatrava, Genève, ref 96, circa 1940s, manual wind, 30mm x 39mm to lug tips, 18mm lug width, original 18K yellow gold snap back case with long lugs, later 14K yellow gold link bracelet, refinished silvered dial with applied gold baton indices, 18J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, Genève seals, case s#297551, movement s#921801, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch without bracelet 18.6 dwt (29.1 g). Gross weight of 14K gold bracelet 22.5 dwt (35.1 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, light oxide to steelwork with one screw in particular having ample oxide, light fine scratches most notably near detent screw and edge of barrel plate; refinished dial with light spotting and loss of enamel painted details; excellent gold dauphine hands with light surface spotting; polished case shows little wear, strong lugs and crisp hallmarks, several light dings on caseback and sides; modern Patek replacement crown shows very little wear; good plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$8000
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