Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Dec 07, 2006
LOT 165
?Yellow Gold Ref. 565? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 966276, case No. 657997, Ref. 565. Made in 1950, retailed by Serpico y Laino Caracas. Very fine, water resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold bracelet ?à petites mailles." Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
USD 22,000 - 26,000
EUR 17,000 - 20,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, flat lapidated bezel, concave lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120 , rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Production of this reference started in 1942.