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Unworn | Owned but never worn, original factory protective stickers, box and papers. |
9.9 | Like new in box, previously owned, worn sparingly, showing no signs of wear, may not have original factory protective stickers. |
9.7 | Mint - Previously owned, never polished, worn very carefully, may not have papers, may not have factory stickers, running Properly. |
9.5 | Near Mint - Looks new, working properly, no blemishes, may have had a light buff, running properly. |
9.0 | Excellent condition - Light swirling, no dings or dents, running properly, may have been lightly polished. |
8.5 | Very good condition - Worn carefully, polished moderately, some wear on case and bracelet, working properly. |
8.0 | Good condition -Average wear for its age, working properly, some wear on case and bracelet, polished moderately. |
7.0 | Fair condition - may need a service, may need a polish, case and bracelet may show wear, still a very solid watch. |
! | Old World Jewelers does not buy or sell timepieces below fair condition. |
Rare Early Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Wrist Watch Ref 96A, Circa 1934 This watch is in unrestored condition. 30.5mm steel snap off case back with, curved lugs. Original silvered dial features applied arrow markers, "leaf" hands, and small seconds dial at 6. The original dial has a few blemishes shown clearly in the picture. Early Manual wind LeCoultre based 12 Ligne movement is double Geneve stamped. Presented on a brown Patek strap and generic buckle. The inside case back is engraved - F.B (with a key) Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, STAYBRITE, Rustless Steel 611560, 16. From the research we have done the 16 is the number of this watch in that run. The movement is marked - Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve Switzerland, 18 Jewels, No 826787. This preowned watch comes with the Extract from the Archive paper.
Watch Specifications | |
BRAND | Patek Philippe |
MODEL | Calatrava |
REFERENCE | Ref 96A |
YEAR | 1934 |
MOVEMENT CALIBER | Manual Wind |
CASE MATERIAL | Steel |
CASE SIZE | 30.5mm |
BRACELET MATERIAL | PP Leather Strap |
DIAL | Original Silver |
CRYSTAL | Glass |
BEZEL | Steel |
Condition | 8 |