Patek Philippe, Rare Ref. 96/2457 Calatrava With Breguet Numerals, Stainless Steel, Circa 1950. ...

Condition Report*: Type: Patek Philippe, Rare Ref. 96/2457 Calatrava With Breguet Numerals, Stainless Steel, Circa 1950
Signed: PP on case, dial, movmenet
Model: Ref. 96/2457
Dial: silvered, applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer 1/5th second divisions and numerals
Hands: white gold feuille hands, gold center seconds
Metal: acier inoxydable
Case: #No. 660383
Case Info: three body, snap back signed Patek Philippe & Co. and with FB-key trademark
Case Width: 30 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Patek Philippe Cal. 27SC, 18 jewels, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, stamped twice with Geneva seal, No. 700602
Band: leather, plated buckle
Circa: 1950
Condition: Very rare in steel and with Breguet numeral dial, this timepiece will need restoration. The movement does run when shaken but cannot currently be wound or set from the crown. The crown is not original and not threaded down on the stem. The case is well preserved as shown in the photos. Case back with initials D.W.C. The dial with some crazing at the 58 minute mark. Lot is sold as is.