Featuring an elegant, understated face and beautiful case, the watch showcases sleek lines and subtle elegance, expressing artistic originality at its very finest. As Patek Philippe aptly describes, "These inimitably elegant men's watches are impervious to short-lived trends, recapturing the hearts of each new generation."
It has fully Patek parts down to all hands and the winding crown. It presents in very pleasing condition.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. We have also installed a new mineral glass crystal like the original specially selected to not obsure the outer track of the dial.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Italian calfskin strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.
If you would like an Extract from the Archives ordered, please inquire.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this classic Patek Philippe for a fraction of the price of a new one. Modern Calatravas don't come close to matching the charm and history of this vintage original.
- Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 961,989
- Year built: c. 1949
- Model: Ref. 96
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K yellow gold
- Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 0.750., 301,039
- Case condition: Near mint
- Dimensions: 30.5mm wide (excluding crown), 38mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute dots, sunk guilloché subsidiary dial for the seconds, may have been partially or fully reprinted, presents as near mint plus condition
- Hands: Original, yellow gold, "faceted dauphines"
- Movement type: High grade, Cal. 12’’’-120, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator
- Movement markings: Patek Philippe and Co., Swiss, Geneve, 961,989, Adjusted to Heat, Cold, Ischronism and Five (5) Positions, Eighteen (18) Jewels
- Band: Italian calfskin, fully stitched, padded, new and unused with unsigned gold tone tang buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Width between lugs: 18mm
- Crystal type: Mineral glass, specially selected to not obsure the outer track of the dial, mint condition
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
- Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
