$4,600
Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 1355387, case No. 2809270, Ref. 3796, sold on 12 March 1984. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate. massive, polished, satined. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. 215 S Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, " fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Notes For over sixty years the Calatrava has been considered a classic ti mepiece. It is certainly the most popular Patel,. Philippe wristwatch, even though its production is limited to a few thousand pieces per year, since it takes about nine months to complete one piece. Patek Philippe, which initially specialized in custom-made watches, launched the first Calatrava in 1932. This wristwatch collection for gents derived its name from the knight's cross, symbol of the Geneva manufacturer. The first model had a "Clous de Paris" bezel; over the years, several variations were created: some cases are endowed with straight lugs from which the strap is assembled; others have integrated lugs that flow harmoniously and produce a "tonneau" visual effect, like the present model. This is a watch for the most exclusive clientele.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1998-05-11
