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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 677

?Ref. 565, Stainless Steel Breguet Numerals? Patek Philippe, Genève. No. 701859, case No. 663153, Ref. 565. Made in 1952, sold on December 26th,1952. Very fine and extremely rare center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 33,000 - 38,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000 / USD 27,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 40,120

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, protecting dust cap. D. Matte silver with applied steel Breguet numerals, outer minute/seconds and 1/5th seconds track. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''27 SC, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 565 with 12???27 SC caliber began production in 1942.