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PATEK PHILIPPE
REF. 96
CIRCA: 1954
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
DIAMETER: 31 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Black leather with 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle
DIAL: Silvered white
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: 12-400
ACCESSORIES: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1954 with laped yellow gold indexes and its subsequent sale on 15 September 1954. Furthermore accompanied by Hasburg Feldman 150th Patek Philippe anniversary sale commemorative coin.
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Launched in 1932, reference 96 was among the first models of Patek Philippe to be given a reference number: the Stern family had acquired the firm indeed in 1932 and the 1930s were a decade of rationalization of the production. Furthermore, they were a decade that saw the inception of a number of landmark models. Considered the Calatrava archetype, reference 96 is indeed the first time this timeless case design makes its appearance. The supremely elegant and simple style immediately imposes itself as a design masterpiece, one that still echoes more than just subtly in today’s Patek Philippe production. Finally, it is interesting to note that this watch has been sold at the historical Patek Philippe 150th anniversary sale in 1989.

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