Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 182

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 565 BREGUET NUMERALS STEEL Patek Philippe & Co, Genève, Calatrava, No. 963854, case No. 648615, Ref. 565. Made in 1949, sold on August 24th, 1949. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the extract from the archives.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 83,000 - 125,000 / USD 10,500 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 20,000

Two-body, polished and brushed, dust protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lugs, screwed down case-back. Matte silver with applied stainless steel Breguet numerals, outer engraved minute divisions, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Steel feuille hands. Cal. 12'''120, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight- line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-8-10-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm. Accompanied by the extract from the archives confirming the delivery of the watch with raised Breguet hour markers in steel. Consigned by the son of the original owner, the watch has remained in all original condition, the dial having aged gracefully in unrestored condition with a nicely raised enamel signature and the top lacquer layer that has crazed from age. One of the true classic dress watches of the time with the desirable Breguet numerals.