{"product_id":"patek-philippe-96j-calatrava-1950s","title":"Patek Philippe – Reference 96J – 1953 \u003cbr\u003eRaised Enamel Signature Dial \u003cbr\u003eExtract from the Archives \u003cbr\u003eSOLD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatek Philippe Reference 96J in 18K yellow gold, produced in 1953 and sold on May 11 of that year, as confirmed by the accompanying Extract from the Archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilvered opaline dial with applied yellow gold baton hour markers and subsidiary seconds at six o'clock. The dial exhibits the restrained composition characteristic of mid-century Calatrava examples and features the raised \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e signature executed in enamel—a detail associated with earlier production of the reference. The dial surface appears well preserved, presenting with balanced tone and clear printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30.5 mm yellow gold case reflects the classical proportions established by the Calatrava family, with slender 18 mm lugs and a snap-on caseback (\u003cem\u003efond clipsé\u003c\/em\u003e). Case surfaces retain strong structural definition, and the hallmark remains crisp and clearly struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManually wound Patek Philippe Calibre 12-120 with subsidiary seconds and Geneva Seal finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory serviced by Patek Philippe on May 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The watch presents in beautifully preserved vintage condition, with crisp case definition and a strong hallmark. The dial appears untouched, and the raised enamel \u003cem\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/em\u003e signature remains striking. Overall presentation is refined and highly attractive on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WRISTORIAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47564476907690,"sku":"WRI-305.381","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/1236\/7530\/files\/96-50-55-F-40.jpg?v=1771580266","url":"https:\/\/www.wristorian.com\/products\/patek-philippe-96j-calatrava-1950s","provider":"WRISTORIAN® ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}