yellow gold ref. 96

Jun 20, 2019,23:19 PM
 

A great classic!

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Hi. Would anyone with a far greater knowledge of Patek Philippe tell me what this watch is and if of any value? A friend’s grandfather passed it down

 
 By: edtonkin : June 19th, 2019-10:47
to him and he asked me if I could get some information for him about it. I don’t have any idea so I am asking here. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you. ...  

2526

 
 By: DOCSF : June 19th, 2019-11:24
To me it appears like a very nice vintage Calatrava 2526. I am new to the forum so not sure whether I can comment about the value.

Ref 96

 
 By: DCC : June 19th, 2019-11:28
Reference 96. The mother of the Calatrava.

I bought a similar one for $3k a few years ago

 
 By: cazalea : June 19th, 2019-14:21
My did not have as nice a bracelet as that — mine was totally worn out and not originally Patek so I traded it to my jeweler for something I’ve since forgotten. This watch actually runs great although it looks a bit scruffy - it’s had a long hard life. Ca...  

Most likely Ref 96.

 
 By: PPJames : June 20th, 2019-04:47
This is NOT a 2526 as it has a snap caseback where the 2526 is a screw caseback. Also the dial does not appear to be enamel. Is the bracelet Patek? I

yellow gold ref. 96

 
 By: DTL : June 20th, 2019-23:19
A great classic!

Oh Lucky you,,,,,,

 
 By: hobbart45 : June 30th, 2019-04:08
I believe this beautiful watch to be that of the ref 96 ,, the beginning of the Calatrava Line ,,, CONGRATULATIONS,,,