WHAT IS SPECIAL
The Patek Philippe ref. 96 in rose gold with a pink dial is pure charm. The warm case paired with Roman numerals gives it that quiet, old-world elegance that only early Patek can pull off.
As Patek Philippe’s first serially produced reference, introduced in the 1930s, the 96 is historically important. It set the template for the Calatrava style: clean round case, slim bezel, balanced dial; a design language that Patek would refine for decades. Simple but foundational.
This particular example is even more special because it houses the Caliber 12SC, featuring a central seconds hand. That may sound small, but central seconds 96s are rare. Most early 96s have subsidiary seconds at six. The sweep seconds gives the watch a slightly sportier, more modern feel while still staying elegant: a true gentleman’s complication.
Even better, the movement was modified by the famed Victorin Piguet, one of the most respected movement makers of the era. That connection adds serious horological weight.