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Patek Philippe
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 CHF
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Description
- 1945, no.927.549, ref.565; a fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with two-tone dial
- diameter 35mm
damascened nickel lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, silvered two-tone dial, applied arabic and baton numerals, engine turned subsidiary seconds, circular two-piece case with screw-down back, faceted bezel, case, dial and movement signed, accompanied by and Extract from the Archives.
Catalogue Note
The accompanying Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives confirms that this wristwatch was manufactured in 1945 and sold on December 27th, the same year.
REFERENCE 565
Production of reference 565 began in 1938 and is favoured for its large size water-resistant type case. The current lot is an exceptional example of the model, bearing a superb two-tone dial and a steel case that retains excellent definition despite its age.
F. BORGEL
Patek Philippe used the case maker F. Borgel to manufacture the case of this wristwatch. Borgel is arguably the most famous manufacturer of water-resistant type cases with screw-down backs and was used by Patek Philippe for other famous references such as the much admired reference 1463 chronograph.