A Patek Philippe Calatrava Black Dial Ref: 96, featuring a Swiss-made hand-wound mechanical movement in a yellow metal case stamped '750' and measuring 30.5mm with a black dial and seconds subdial covered with acrylic glass on a generic black leather strap.
Reference: 96
Movement number: 829713
Case back: 296254
Circa: 1940's
Sold for £18,500
Condition Report
The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.
Surface scratches & wear consistent with age
Glass has scratches
Discolouration to the dial
Possible crack to the dial just above the seconds sub-dial
More dial images added
The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.
Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.
It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
A Patek Philippe Calatrava Black Dial Ref: 96, featuring a Swiss-made hand-wound mechanical movement in a yellow metal case stamped '750' and measuring 30.5mm with a black dial and seconds subdial covered with acrylic glass on a generic black leather strap.
Reference: 96
Movement number: 829713
Case back: 296254
Circa: 1940's