Patek Philippe

• cal. 12''' SC manual winding nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, metal dust cover • silvered dial, applied steel Roman numerals, baton hands, outer minute and 1/5 second track • screw-down case back • case, dial and movement signed

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a service in the near future to be well preserved. Dial with yellow discoloring to the outer track. Case with light scuffs throughout. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming sale on June 3rd, 1946.

Reference 565 was launched in 1938 and is the first large waterproof wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe. It was created with a screw-down case back, a dust cover to protect from humidity and was produced with several caliber, dial and metal variations. The center seconds, such as the present watch, came out in 1939 with caliber 12 SC (a variant from the original caliber 12 120). According to our research, only 15 pieces bearing this caliber were produced in stainless steel.

Caliber 12 SCi is illustrated in Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1998 Edition, p.180.