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Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951
Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951

Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Original Calatrava Watch circa 1951

$12,500.00

This piece has sold. Please contact us if you are interested in this specific model.

Patek Philippe 96J Vintage Calatrava watch.  The watch is made in 18K yellow gold and the case measures 30.5 mm and is fitted with a 12"120 caliber manual wind movement # 967836 / 303590.  The watch was made in 1951-2 and has its new service factory silver white dial with raised lapped gold indexes.  The watch is triple signed, dial, movement and case.

Condition: 
Mint condition dial, strong hallmarks stamps on back of lug.

Essay:  The reference 96 is a cornerstone of Patek Philippe production, and the first example of what is today possibly the most elegant and distinguished line of dress watches: the Calatrava collection. Launched in 1932, it was not only the first Calatrava, but also one of the Patek Philippe’s first models to feature a reference number (the reference system was indeed introduced in 1932). The reference 96 was also amongst Patek Philippe’s first models to apply the Bauhaus design principle of “form follows function”. Indeed there are no additional and unnecessary adornments or decorations. The piece achieves its powerful impact thanks to clean, simple, and elegant lines. By many, reference 96 is considered the model against which every and all dress watches should be compared – a true benchmark for the category.  Throughout its production cycle, many variations were made, with a diverse range of dials that collectors even today enjoy discovering. Reference 96 was introduced in the market in 1932 featuring either subsidiary or sweep center seconds. In this year, Charles & jean Stern bought  Patek Philippe & Cie.

Replaced by the reference 3796 in 1982, reference 96 was produced in in yellow, pink or white gold, platinum and in stainless steel and was made in four series.  Please see our rose gold 3796R

Date & Paperwork: 
The watch was made in 1951-1952, Additionally, the watch comes with a one year movement guarantee.

Specifications: 
Reference Number: 96J

Year Manufactured: 1951-52
Movement: Manual wind 12" 1200 caliber 18-Jewel movement
Case Diameter: 30.5mm


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