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Geneva, Hotel Du Rhone, Apr 02, 2006

LOT 498

Ref. 565 ?Stainless Steel? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 920647, case No. 621083, Ref. 565. Made in 1941, sold on May 29th,1941. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

108 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 35,400

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, anti?magnetic protecting cap. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "baton" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 565 Production of this reference started in 1938. Today, the Ref. 565 is one of the most sought-after of Patek Philippe?s watches.