Important Watches Part II
Important Watches Part II
Patek Philippe
CALATRAVA, REF 565 PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH MADE IN 1949
Lot Closed
November 12, 10:52 AM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
CALATRAVA, REF 565
PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH
MADE IN 1949
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 12-120 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 962'198
Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down back
Case number: 655'149
Closure: Patek Philippe crocodile strap and 18k pink gold buckle
Dimensions: 35 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on December 28th, 1949
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Production of reference 565 started in 1938 and its 35 mm case was considered very substantial at the time. It was further one of the first waterproof wristwatches by Patek Philippe and received the nickname 'Grande Calatrava Etanche' to differentiate it from reference 438. The two-part case with protective cap was made by Taubert, the premier company producing waterproof cases since the end of the 19th century. The dials were made by the renowned Stern Frères.
The present lot is a well-preserved example with wonderful proportions and crisp hallmark to the band. It is fresh to the market and thus offered for the first time publicly in an auction.
The present lot is a well-preserved example with wonderful proportions and crisp hallmark to the band. It is fresh to the market and thus offered for the first time publicly in an auction.