Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96 – 1950s Classic in 18k Yellow Gold
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96 is one of the most iconic dress watches ever made, embodying timeless Bauhaus-inspired design and understated elegance.
This 1950s example is crafted in 18k yellow gold with a well-preserved 31mm case and crisp hallmark. It features a clean silver dial with Dauphine hands and a subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The dial is a later service dial, still fully in keeping with the watch’s classic aesthetic.
Powered by the manual-wind Calibre 12-120 SC, the watch runs excellent and reflects Patek Philippe’s renowned craftsmanship.
It comes with its original unsigned gold crown and a handmade Belgian leather strap with gold-plated buckle.
Key details:
•Ref. 96, circa 1950s
•18k yellow gold case, 31mm
•Later service silver dial
•Calibre 12-120 SC, manual wind
•Original unsigned crown
•Handmade leather strap
A true cornerstone of vintage watch collecting—refined, historic, and effortlessly elegant.
