Important Watches
Important Watches
Property From A Distinguished Texan Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 565 A yellow gold wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Made in 1942
Auction Closed
June 10, 06:06 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 565
A yellow gold wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Made in 1942
Dial: silvered , Breguet numerals
Caliber: cal. 12'''120 mechanical, 20 jewels
Movement number: 864'332
Case: 18k yellow gold, personally inscribed screw-down case back
Case number: 629'484
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 35 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on September 9, 1943
Nicknamed the Grand Calatrava Etanche, reference 565 was the first large waterproof wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe. When the model was launched in 1938, the 35 mm diameter was considered very substantial. The two-part case with protective cap was made by Taubert, the premier company producing waterproof cases since the end of the 19th century. Interestingly, Taubert was also the case maker for other important Patek Philippe models such as reference 1463 and 96A.
The current watch cased in 18k yellow gold is from the first series of reference 565’s. featuring the caliber 12 120 with 18 jewels and features a silvered dial with attractive Breguet numerals. The watch is accompanied by its Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on September 9, 1943