SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE., GENÈVE, RETAILED BY EBERHARD, MILAN, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 96, MOVEMENT NO. 827'648, CASE NO. 294'949, MANUFACTURED IN 1937

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K pink gold wristwatch with black dial
Signed Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, retailed by Eberhard, Milan, Calatrava model, ref. 96, movement no. 827'648, case no. 294'949, manufactured in 1937
Cal. 12'''120 nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, black dial, applied pink gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, outer railway minute divisions, circular case, downturned lugs, snap on back, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
30.5 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and rose gold hour markers in 1937 and its subsequent sale on 14 May 1937.

To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never been offered at auction before and is only the sixth example of a pink gold reference 96 with black dial to appear in public to date, however the only one with the retailer's signature Eberhard, Milan.

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