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Lot Essay
The present timepiece stands out thanks to its appealing black dial that is accentuated with applied yellow gold hour markers. This remarkable combination creates a timeless, sophisticated, and well-balanced appearance, especially when combined with the watch's technically complex yet effortlessly elegant case proportions.
Reference 96
Reference 96 is unquestionably Patek Philippe's most legendary design. Introduced in 1932, the same year the Stern family took over the company, its balanced case proportions remain as modern as they were when it was first introduced. The model perfectly captures the essence of 1930s design, drawing inspiration form modernist aesthetics, late Art Deco, and Bauhaus principles.
Referred to as the Calatrava by collectors, reference 96 is one of Patek Philippe's most enduring and definitive works, embodying an avant-garde philosophy through its subtle elegance and purity of line.
Reference 96
Reference 96 is unquestionably Patek Philippe's most legendary design. Introduced in 1932, the same year the Stern family took over the company, its balanced case proportions remain as modern as they were when it was first introduced. The model perfectly captures the essence of 1930s design, drawing inspiration form modernist aesthetics, late Art Deco, and Bauhaus principles.
Referred to as the Calatrava by collectors, reference 96 is one of Patek Philippe's most enduring and definitive works, embodying an avant-garde philosophy through its subtle elegance and purity of line.