1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 Mens Watch - 18K Gold

1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Ref. 96 Mens Watch - 18K GoldArguably the company's most well known vintage model, the Ref. 96, introduced in the 1930's, was Patek Philippe's first creation from the Calatrava collection. It is the original Calatrava a true icon, occupying a prestigious place among the great wristwatches of the 19th century and the first model of what many consider today to be the most elegant and distinguished line of dress watches: the Calatrava. Launched in 1932, it was not only the first

We were fortunate to acquire our uncommon Polaris II in all-original condition

making the change between time-zones quick and easy

Measuring 35mm in diameter without the crown by 44mm long and 12mm thick

It is all-original down to the original counterweighted seconds hand and decorated winding crown

who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker (for many years now Rolex has not "certified" watchmakers

its very rare

previously worn but serviceable

give it a fashionable yet elegant style

Longines is known for creating some of the most technically innovative and attractive timepieces

period or original

PAPERS - Original Cartier papers

no stretch and presents as mint