Featuring an elegant, understated face and beautiful case, the watch showcases sleek lines and subtle elegance, expressing artistic originality at its very finest. As Patek Philippe aptly describes, "These inimitably elegant men's watches are impervious to short-lived trends, recapturing the hearts of each new generation."
It is in excellent condition with all original hands and signed winding crown. Accompanying the watch is its Extract from the Patek Philippe archives attesting to its originality.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this classic Patek Philippe for a fraction of the price of a new one. Modern Calatravas don't come close to matching the charm and history of this vintage original.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 968,802
- Year built: c. 1951
- Model: Ref. 96
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K yellow gold
- Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 0.750. 303,670
- Case condition: Excellent
- Dimensions: 30.5mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute dots, sunk guilloché subsidiary dial for the seconds, excellent condition with light aging. Appears likely to be original - enamel printing is raised and intact except for a slight portion of the mark above the E.
- Hands: Original, yellow gold, "faceted dauphines"
- Movement Type: High grade, Cal. 12’’’-120, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator
- Movement markings: Patek Philippe and Co., Swiss, Geneve, 968,802, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Ischronism and Five (5) Positions, Eighteen (18) Jewels
- Band: Genuine crocodile, fully stitched, padded, new and unused with unsigned gold tone tang buckle
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, mint condition. Please inquire if you would like a mineral glass crystal installed instead.
- Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New Connoisseur of Time timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
