Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3565-1 YELLOW GOLD IOS MILLION DOLLAR ASSOCIATION Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1127995, case No. 2673809, Ref. 3565-1. Made in 1969 especially for IOS and presented to their best clients, members of the IOS Million Dollar Association. Fine, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an integral 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet ?à petites mailles?.
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, fl at and stepped inclined bezel, recessed winding crown, snap on case back with IOS logo, engraved ?Million Dollar Associate?. D. Satine gold with painted black radial Roman numerals, date aperture. Black baton hands. M. 27-460M, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Property of a German Collector
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |