DESCRIPTION:
WW - Patek Philippe Calatrava, Genève, ref 1515, circa 1943, manual wind, 30mm x 38mm to lug tips, 17mm lug width, original 18K pink gold snap back case with long lugs, period correct 18K pink gold beaded bracelet, refinished salmon dial with applied gold indices, 18J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, Genève seals, case s#298418, movement s#911513, triple signed. Includes Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives with a production date of 1943 and a sale date of 1945. A stunningly pretty and incredibly rare pink on pink Calatrava sure to delight. Gross weight of assembled watch without bracelet 17.0 dwt (26.4 g). Gross weight of 18K gold bracelet 44.9 dwt (69.9 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, light oxide to steelwork with one screw in particular having ample oxide, light fine scratches most notably near detent screw and edge of barrel plate; refinished dial with light spotting and loss of enamel painted details; excellent gold dauphine hands with light surface spotting; polished case shows little wear, strong lugs and crisp hallmarks, several light dings on caseback and sides; modern Patek replacement crown shows very little wear; good plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$12000
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