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Lot 63

A WELL PRESERVED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 96 18K YELLOW GOLD 'CALATRAVA' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1945

Lot 63

A WELL PRESERVED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 96 18K YELLOW GOLD 'CALATRAVA' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1945

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Estimate$8,000 – $12,000

Status

Closed

A WELL PRESERVED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 96 18K YELLOW GOLD 'CALATRAVA' WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1945

31.00 mm case diameter, cream dial, applied gold dagger numerals, subdial for seconds at 6 o'clock, jeweled manual wind movement signed PATEK PHILIPPE & Co GENEVE, yellow gold flexible link bracelet, fold over clasp signed PATEK, PHILIPPE CO. 7 3/4-8 inches long.
Inner case back stamp: (Swiss hallmark) 0.750 299637 4 PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co. GENEVE SWISS.
Movement number: 927135.
Gross weight: 55.10 dwt.

Accompanied by copies of a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, 2014, stating the date of manufacture, 1945, and date of sale, October 23rd, 1945, together with the original Henri Stern Watch Agency, Inc. receipt, 1977, factory reconditioning and lengthening of the bracelet.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96 was first introduced in 1932, representing the first numbered reference from Patek Philippe. The Ref. 96 saw an outstanding production life - spanning from 1932 to 1973 - and is today considered to be one of the purest forms of elegance in a dress watch.

The present flawlessly preserved example belonged to the same owner until 1974 and has been looked after by the same gentleman ever since. The watch is accompanied by a Henri Stern Watch Agency Inc. service receipt from 1977 from the current owner, as well as a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on October 23, 1945.

Measurements: The watch measures approximately 7 3/4 to 8 inches long.

Overall Condition: The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy. The dial is a replacement dial. There is light scratching to the case back.

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Sean Johnson

Senior Specialist, Watches

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Mr. Johnson has over a decade of experience at the intersection of pre-owned marketplaces and the watch industry. Born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, the epicenter of horology, Mr. Johnson has worked with top, international companies in the industry throughout his career, and offered clients a global mindset with deep rooted knowledge and experience across five continents. From international auction houses to leading private-equity-backed companies, he has worked at distinguished pre-owned watch marketplaces such as Circa and Sotheby’s in New York City, as well as a luxury E-commerce company based in San Francisco. Prior to joining Hindman, Mr. Johnson founded a company to facilitate growth in startups in the luxury sector, with clients throughout Europe, The Middle East, and APAC.

Sally Klarr, GG

Director, Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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Ms. Klarr’s passion for jewelry began when she saw the gem collection at the Smithsonian at age 13, and she has since cultivated an expertise in jewelry and its history. She began her career at Christie’s as a Junior Specialist and went on to join Marshall Pierce & Co. in Chicago, culminating in a decade of experience in the auction business, VIP relations, and jewelry and luxury marketing. She earned her Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America in New York and is a graduate of Hillsdale College.

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Associate Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

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