PATEK PHILIPPE VINTAGE CALATRAVA STAINLESS STEEL REF 96

This vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 96 is just insanely nice. First of all, the stainless steel case is really something special. Patek's production of stainless steel Calatravas, throughout the Calatrava's 60+ years of production, is extremely limited. Also, the dial on this watch is, for all intents and purposes a "piece unique". Patek may have made other reference 96s with this dial, but this is the only one any of us will see in this lifetime.

Not only is this watch rare, it's condition is perhaps the only aspect of it that can compete with its rarity. The watch is entirely and completely original, including the dial, and is in mint condition. The case is not pristine - it has some very light marks - but more importantly it has its original finish and presents as never polished or altered in any way; the case edges are sharp and crisp as is the original brush finish. The original dial and hands are mint.

Simply, this is a museum quality vintage Patek Philippe and was purchased out of an elite collection of vintage Calatravas.

Original stainless steel case measures 31mm by 9.5mm thick. The lugs are long and never polished. The bezel has its original brush finish. The crystal is domed.

Original dial is silver with applied arabic numerals with interstitial minutes chapter, gorgeous original leaf style hands and blued seconds hand in the subsidiary seconds dial.

Original movement is the manual winding Caliber 12''' 120 and is operating well.

Strap and buckle are vintage Patek Philippe, although it is doubtful that the strap is original to the watch.

This wonderful vintage Patek will be delivered with its Extract from the Archives which shows its date of manufacture as 1937 and its date of original sale as April 15, 1937. Wonderful!

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	Calatrava
Model / Ref #	96/A
Condition	Mint
Gender	Mens
Category	Vintage
Movement	Manual
Case	Stainless steel
Case Dimensions	31mm in diameter x 9.5mm thick
Crystal	Acrylic
Band	Vintage Patek strap and buckle
Dial	Silver
Bezel
Functions	Subsidiary seconds
Additional Information
Current Retail Price
Starting Bid Price	USD $50,000.00 -- 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)