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New York, Oct 17, 2008

LOT 383

Two-Tone Steel Calatrava Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5565. Made in 2006 in a limited edition of 300 pieces to celebrate the re-opening of the Patek Philippe boutique in Geneva. Very fine and rare, stainless steel wristwatch with a two-tone dial and a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a special mahogany fitted box, certificate and commemorative medal.

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 25,000 - 32,000 / CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: USD 49,200

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, screwed-down case back with special engraving of the Geneva Patek Philippe boutique and inscription "1839, 1892, and 2006." D. Twotone silver with applied Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous dart hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, free-sprung Glucydur Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions,shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

In December 2006 Patek Philippe held a reception celebrating the re-opening of the Patek Philippe store on the Quai General Guisan, which had been closed for two years for renovation. At this party they announced the creaton of two watches: Ref. 5105 in platinum and Ref. 5565 in steel. Both watches were made in limited quantities; 100 examples for reference 5105 and 300 examples for reference 5565.