Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 96
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1947
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Reference 96 Calatrava is a manually-wound wristwatch dated to 1947. The timepiece features a yellow gold case approximately 30.5mm in diameter with symmetrical lugs.
It is powered by a manually-wound Calibre 12-120 movement, operated via a yellow gold crown positioned at 3 o'clock. The silver dial is distinguished by applied Breguet-style indices, a dot-style minute track, and a concentric subsidiary seconds register at the 6 o'clock position, complemented by feuille-style hands. According to the provided extract from Patek Philippe's archives, the watch was produced in 1947 and originally sold on June 21, 1947.
Both the case and dial exhibit visible signs of age-related wear and patina, reflecting its historical use over nearly eight decades.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Calatrava
- Diameter
- 30.5mm
- Material
- Yellow gold
- Movement
- Calibre 12-120
- Reference
- 96
- Sale Date
- June 21, 1947
- Dial Features
- Breguet indices
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production Date
- 1947
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Applied Breguet-style hour indices • Concentric subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Feuille-style hour and minute hands • Yellow gold case with fixed lugs
- Movement and Functionality
- The piece operates on the Patek Philippe Calibre 12-120. This is a manually-wound movement that has been used in various Patek Philippe models. The movement is accessed and wound via the crown on the right side of the case. The movement provides the power for the primary hour and minute hands as well as the independent seconds register at the bottom of the dial. The function and winding are facilitated by the external gold crown.
- Case and Dial Configuration
- The watch is housed in a yellow gold case measuring approximately 30.5mm in diameter, characterized by symmetrical lugs extending from the case band. A gold crown at the 3 o'clock position serves as the interface for the manually-wound mechanism. The brushed silver dial features applied numerals in a Breguet style. Minute tracking is provided by a series of dots positioned outside the hour markers. A dedicated subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position, featuring a concentric design. The time is indicated by a pair of feuille-shaped hands.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The timepiece is accompanied by an extract retrieved from the Patek Philippe archives. This document provides specific details regarding the origin and initial retail lifecycle of the watch. The archive documentation specifies that the watch was produced in 1947 and records the original date of retail sale as June 21, 1947. This extract serves as the primary source of provenance for the date of manufacture and sale provided.
Identification
- Reference
- 96
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
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