Patek Philippe Calatrava 96

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 96, MOVEMENT NO. 967'074, CASE NO. 303'204 | Christie’s

Case material: 18k gold Diameter: 31 mm. Strap material: Black unsigned CROCODILE strap Dial: Silvered Movement: Manual Functions: Time only Certificate: No Box: No Note: Please note that Christie’s has applied for an “Extract from the Archives” from Patek Philippe Archives but the Extract has not yet been issued and may not be available by the date of the auction. The lot is sold “as is” without any Extract and Christie’s does not guarantee Patek Philippe Archives will issue the Extract Launched in 1932, reference 96 was amongst the first models of Patek Philippe to be given a reference number. This was subsequent with the newly acquired owners, the Stern family wanting to reorganize and revaluate the production of watches. Considered the archetype and first Calatrava, reference 96 laid the foundation for the future of Patek Philippe watches and remains as one of the most iconic watches ever manufactured.