Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York - The Fuller Building, Dec 07, 2006

LOT 166

"Stainless Steel Ref. 565, Breguet Numerals" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava," No. 924829, case No. 630357. Made in 1944. Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

USD 35,000 - 40,000

EUR 27,000 - 31,000

Sold: USD 37,760

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-10*

Good

Patinated

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 565
Production of this reference started in 1938.