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Lot Essay
The present timepiece is an incredibly appealing example of one of the extremely rare reference 96 in stainless steel fitted with a superb two-tone silvered sector dial featuring railway fifths of a second section contrasting with the centre. The case is remarkably well preserved and has not been over polished to such an extent where the beauty and original proportions have suffered.
Reference 96
Reference 96 is undeniably Patek Philippe's most legendary design. Introduced in 1932, the same year the Stern family became the manufacture’s owner, its timeless case proportions remain as modern today as they were at the time of its creation. Incorporating elements of Bauhaus, late Art Deco, and modernism, it is the perfect embodiment of 1930s design.
Among connoisseurs, reference 96 is better known as the Calatrava, a name that represents an avant-garde philosophy thanks to its subtle, elegant lines.
Reference 96
Reference 96 is undeniably Patek Philippe's most legendary design. Introduced in 1932, the same year the Stern family became the manufacture’s owner, its timeless case proportions remain as modern today as they were at the time of its creation. Incorporating elements of Bauhaus, late Art Deco, and modernism, it is the perfect embodiment of 1930s design.
Among connoisseurs, reference 96 is better known as the Calatrava, a name that represents an avant-garde philosophy thanks to its subtle, elegant lines.