A fine and rare Patek Philippe 18ct 'oversized' Calatrava ge...

Hammer

£10,000

A fine and rare Patek Philippe 18ct 'oversized' Calatrava gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 570, movement no. 960.xxx, case no. 300.xxx, circa 1947, silvered dial with raised Arabic numerals and dot markers, with subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track, cal.12 120 manual wind movement, the case back inscribed 'Hyman Zane 1909-1988' (the original owner), later tan leather strap,  35.5mm
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** with the Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale June 6th, 1947 
** First introduced in 1938, the reference 570 was the first ever “large” Calatrava model manufactured by Patek Philippe. The reference was produced in three series in total, and in five difference case materials. The first series encased the cal. 12 120 as is fitted in this particular model

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Movement - currently functioning, we are informed the watch was serviced 2009 when the Archive certificate was obtained.
Dial - clean condition, the 12 when viewed very closely is slightly off-set - see images .
Glass - light marks, with a scratch mark just below the 12 position.
Hands - clean condition.
Case - good condition, the owner had his fathers name and dates engraved tot he back following his death in 1988 - see images.
Crown - PP crown and probably a service crown, good.
Strap - not a PP strap or buckle and would benefit with replacement.
With Archive certificate, no box.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained