SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 96, MOVEMENT NO. 829'117, CASE NO. 295'862, MANUFACTURED IN 1939

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, ref. 96, movement no. 829'117, case no. 295'862, manufactured in 1939
Cal. 12'''120 mechanical jewelled movement, black lacquer dial, applied gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, outer railway minute divisions, circular case, flat bezel, snap on back engraved R.G 14.VII.39, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
30.5 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1939 and its subsequent sale on 3 April 1939.

Reference 96 is undeniably Patek Philippe's most legendary design. Introduced in 1932, its timeless case proportions are as modern today, over 70 years later, as they were at the time of its creation. Incorporating elements of Bauhaus, late Art Deco and modernism, it is the perfect 1930s effigy. Amongst connoisseurs, reference 96 is better known as Calatrava, a name which stands for avant-garde philosophy thanks to its subtle, elegant lines - clearly Patek Philippe's signature piece.

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