Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold strap-roll gilt dials were eventually replaced

gilt dials were eventually replaced by simpler pad-printed versions

This Memovox comes on the original black leather JLC strap with steel JLC pin buckle and has been fully serviced by our watchmaker

this 3940 stands at the very top of the trend

is in excellent condition and has 555 endlinks and a clasp stamped ‘A’

5mm steel case is in outstanding condition with interesting crab-claw lugs

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 18k Yellow Gold strap-roll gilt dials were eventually replacedIntroduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe Reference 96 is the original Calatrava, created during the Great Depression as a simpler, more accessible, and modern wristwatch. Designed by David Penney, its Bauhaus inspired, minimalist aesthetic helped define the modern dress watch, featuring a 31 mm case, a clean dial, and a small seconds display. It was the first serially produced wristwatch to carry a formal Patek Philippe reference number. Produced from