Ref. 96

 





The 1932 introduction of the Reference 96 is without a doubt an epoch defining moment for Patek Philippe and while the wait for the successor to the 5196 continues, here’s an example of one I had the good fortune of encountering.



Measuring 31mm in diameter, this tiny titan of watch making from 1936 has had me enthralled because I love sector dials and the Calatrava. This specimen is in yellow gold but there is a stainless steel variant. I would love to see a design like this revisited for the 5196 successor. What does the community think?

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