Patek Philippe Pink on Pink Reference 96 with Salmon Breguet Dial in 18K Rose Gold w/ Extract

The Patek Philippe reference 96 is not only among the iconic wristwatches of Patek Philippe, but also is recognized as leaving a monumental impact on the traditional wristwatch. While the Cartier Tank shaped the way we recognize rectangular timepieces, the same could be said about the reference 96. Although it was not the first round wristwatch, it set the standard with its attention to proportion and dimension.

Along with the venerable calibre 9-90, the ref. 96 was among the first creations under the Stern family which focused the direction of the company towards wristwatches over pocket watches. The reference 96 would lay the foundation for what we know today as the “Calatrava” (both in relation to Patek Philippe and other manufacturers).

The 18K rose gold case has been polished. The width is 31mm in diameter (39mm lug-to-lug). It is powered by the calibre 12-400. The dial is a salmon colored dial with applied Breguet numerals and spade handset. The Extract from the Archives indicates a 1941 production and sale. The Extract from the Archives of Patek Philippe from 2015 does not specifically state Breguet numerals, but this does not mean the dial is not original. We believe it is original to the watch and perhaps Breguet numerals would be mentioned if a new Extract was ordered for the watch.

We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch does not come with box and papers. It does an Extract from the Archives.

PRICE: ON HOLD (Item SBUXYT4955)