Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 758

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève. No. 700196, case No. 662053, Ref. 565. Production of this reference started in 1942.Very fine and rare, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, dust protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lug. D. matte silver with applied steel Breguet numerals. "Feuille" radium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 27- SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.