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Timekeeper with 2 ComplicationsPatek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava, No. 867310, case No. 65254, Ref. 533, retailed by Freccero in the 1950's.Very fine and rare 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, with Patek Philippe 18K pink gold Oyster type bracelet. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives and original box.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

USD 31,000 - 37,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

C. three-body, solid, polished, brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte pink with applied gold dot indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer, 1/5th second and seconds graduation. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 264Ref. 533Production of this reference started in 1937.CalatravaFor over sixty years the Calatrava has been considered a classic and the most popular wristwatch, even though its production is limited to a few thousand pieces per year, since it takes about nine months to complete one watch. Patek Philippe, which initially specialized in custom-made watches, launched its first collection in 1932 with the creation of the Calatrava. This gentleman's wristwatch derives its name from the knight's cross, symbol of Patek Philippe. Over the years, several variationsave been created. Some cases are endowed with straight lugs, others have integrated lugs that flow harmoniously and produce a "tonneau" effect.