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Production of this model, reference 438, was launched in 1935. Examples in stainless steel with Breguet numerals rarely appear at auction.
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SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, NO. 912258, REF. 438, CALATRAVA MODEL, CIRCA 1946
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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel water-resistant wristwatch with Breguet numerals and Gubelin bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 912258, Ref. 438, Calatrava model, circa 1946
10'''-110, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, metal dust cap, the silvered matte dial with applied Breguet numerals, silvered feuille hands, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with raised bezel, downturned lugs, screw back (No. 671222 Ref. 438), accompanied by a stainless steel Gubelin link bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
28 mm. diam.
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 912258, Ref. 438, Calatrava model, circa 1946
10'''-110, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, metal dust cap, the silvered matte dial with applied Breguet numerals, silvered feuille hands, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with raised bezel, downturned lugs, screw back (No. 671222 Ref. 438), accompanied by a stainless steel Gubelin link bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
28 mm. diam.