DESCRIPTION:
WW - Patek Philippe Calatrava, Genève, ref 2592-1, circa 1962, manual wind, 33mm x 40mm to lug tips, 16mm lug width, original 18K yellow gold snap back case, black leather strap, original silvered dial with black painted indices, 18J cal 23-300, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, Genève seals, case s#2629675, movement s#791936, triple signed. A fabulously made watch from a bygone era of watchmaking. Gross weight of assembled watch without strap 17.0 dwt (26.5 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, light micro-fine scratches, very light oxide; fine-plus dial with light surface spotting as well as a ding between 11 and 12; nearly mint gold hands; polished case shows little wear, strong lugs and crisp hallmarks, small dings to the backs of the lugs; Calatrava cross crown shows hardly any wear; good plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000