A spectacular and important iteration of the reference 96 by Patek Philippe, this particular Calatrava, it’s 30.5mm case crafted in 18K yellow gold, sports an incredibly rare two-tone half sector dial with applied Arabic and baton indices, the contrasting finishes upon which they lay yields endless beauty and met with satisfying symmetry, not to mention its case, while having been polished in its past, retains so much presence with thick lugs and dramatic bevels, it only amplifies what this dial accomplishes on its own.
Only a hand full of these two-tone half sector dials exist making this watch fit for someone seeking the virtually unobtainable.
It’s 12-120 caliber is running well, paired on an 18K yellow gold AW and Patek signed buckle and comes with its extract from the archives which dates this was as sold in 1945.
A spectacular and important iteration of the reference 96 by Patek Philippe, this particular Calatrava, it’s 30.5mm case crafted in 18K yellow gold, sports an incredibly rare two-tone half sector dial with applied Arabic and baton indices, the contrasting finishes upon which they lay yields endless beauty and met with satisfying symmetry, not to mention its case, while having been polished in its past, retains so much presence with thick lugs and dramatic bevels, it only amplifies what this dial accomplishes on its own.
Only a hand full of these two-tone half sector dials exist making this watch fit for someone seeking the virtually unobtainable.
It’s 12-120 caliber is running well, paired on an 18K yellow gold AW and Patek signed buckle and comes with its extract from the archives which dates this was as sold in 1945.
