PATEK PHILIPPE VINTAGE CALATRAVA 96 STAINLESS STEEL

This vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 96 in stainless steel with Breguet numbers and original radium hands and dots, is a genuine treasure. The dial is original and in mint condition, as is the rest of the watch. I contend that this watch has no peer in the world today.

Original stainless steel case measures 31mm diameter by 10.1mm thick. Domed acrylic crystal. The condition of the case is mint. The bezel and case back are polished while the middle case body is brush finished. The lugs are long and of uniform thickness.

Original movement is the manual winding Caliber 12''' 120 with 18 jewels, swan neck regulator, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism. Movement is stamped with the Geneva Seal.

Original dial is spectacular and untouched. Silvered with vertical brush finish, and featuring applied Breguet style numbers, a subsidiary seconds dial with guilloche and blued seconds hand, the big story with this dial is the original radium dots and original blued hands with inlaid radium. All of the original radium dots are present and intact.

Watch is on black leather strap with vintage steel Patek Philippe buckle.

This watch will be accompanied by the Extract from the Archives, which shows a production date of 1943 and a retail sales date of June 19, 1944. The Extract attests to the Breguet numerals and radium dots on the dial.

If you have any questions about this watch, please call us at 1.818.707.7007.

-- Rob Spayne

Watch Specifics:

Manufacturer	PATEK PHILIPPE
Model Name	Vintage Calatrava
Model / Ref #	96
Condition	Mint
Gender	Mens
Category	Vintage
Movement	Manual Winding
Case	Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions	31mm diameter by 10.1mm thick
Crystal	Domed Acrylic
Band	Black leather strap with vintage steel Patek Philippe buckle
Dial	Original Untouched Silvered
Bezel	Original Polished
Functions	Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Additional Information	Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives
Current Retail Price
Starting Bid Price	USD $25,000 -- BUY IT NOW !! OR MAKE US AN OFFER !!

ABOUT THE SELLER

Robert Maron is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of High Grade, Important Vintage and Collectible wristwatches. With years of experience as a worldwide watch trader, professional, financial and personal references can be provided from almost anywhere in the world. Complete collections bought and sold, discretion assured. Member IWJG and NAWCC. Lifetime warranty of 100% originality and authenticity on every sale. Call 1.818.707.7007 for questions, click HERE for further information, or email us at sales@maron.com

SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION

Buyer pays for shipping $50 domestic shipping by expedited FedEx Priority Overnight delivery with insurance and estimated $150 for international shipment by expedited FedEx Priority with insurance (exact amount depends on value of watch) Winning bidder needs to contact us within 48 hours of notification Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end Paypal gladly accepted for purchases up to $3,000.00. Contact us for further details California residents: we will add 9.25% sales tax. Other locations - you are responsible for your own duties and/or taxes.

GUARANTEE

Returns accepted within 3 days if item is not as represented; buyer has to pay for return shipping costs and insurance. Item must be returned in same condition as received, including all material such as shipping box and manual We will refund your money within 24 hours after we receive the watch (subject to the watch being in the identical condition when sold, including all enclosures)