Patek Philippe. An 18K gold wristwatch with two-tone gilt sector dial

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, MOVEMENT NO. 827'826, CASE NO. 295'036, REF. 96, MANUFACTURED IN 1937

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Patek Philippe. An 18K gold wristwatch with two-tone gilt sector dial
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, movement no. 827'826, case no. 295'036, ref. 96, manufactured in 1937
Cal. 12'''120 nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the two-tone gilt sector dial with applied Arabic and black hard enamel baton numerals, gold feuille hands, subsidiary seconds, in circular case with downturned lugs, snap on back, together with an associated 18K gold link bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
30 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1937 and its subsequent sale on 13 December 1937.

This watch has never been offered at auction before. Furthermore it is thought to be the first reference 96 in yellow gold with a sector dial to appear in public.

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