Case size: 31 mm
Material: 18K rose gold
Movement: manual, caliber 12‑120
Year: circa 1942
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: leather strap, original buckle in 18K rose gold
Reference number: 96
Serial number: 922'146
Case number: 297'665
Accompanied by: Extract from the Archives (sold Aug. 13, 1942)
Replaced dial, Extract confirms however black dial. Restored case. Wear due to age and use.
A simple function check indicated the movement runs; accuracy, power reserve and long-term performance have not been tested and servicing may be required at the buyer’s expense. Pictures of the movement are available upon request. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed and should be checked by a qualified watchmaker before any exposure to water. No right of withdrawal applies to live auction purchases.
More information
Introduced in 1932, the ref. 96 was the first serially produced Patek Philippe wristwatch launched under Jean and Henri Stern after their acquisition of the manufacture, setting the blueprint for the Calatrava line and, by extension, modern dress-watch design.
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