Patek Philippe. A stainless steel oval automatic backwound wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, original certificate, guarantee card and brochure

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Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with black dial and Breguet numerals

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 96, MOVEMENT NO. 920'276, CASE NO. 620'153, MANUFACTURED IN 1940

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Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with black dial and Breguet numerals
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, ref. 96, movement no. 920'276, case no. 620'153, manufactured in 1940
Cal. 12'''120 mechanical jewelled movement, black matte dial, applied stainless steel Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, outer railway minute divisions, circular case, flat bezel, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed by maker
30.5 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch with black dial and steel Breguet numerals in 1940 and its subsequent sale on 17 February 1941.

One of Patek Philippe's most iconic designs, this example of ref. 96 is distinguished by the rare and much sought after combination of a black dial and Breguet numerals, all confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, the rarity enhanced by the freshness to the market.

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