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Geneva, Nov 11, 2007

LOT 242

Yellow Gold Ref. 565 Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 923330, case No. 629472, Ref. 565. Made in 1943, sold on September 20, 1943. Fine and rare, water-resistant 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 33,000 - 43,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000 / USD 28,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 54,280

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated screweddown case back, flat and lapidated bezel, concave lugs, dust protecting cap. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals and luminous dots, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel baton 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm. From ?The Collection?


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 565 Production of this reference began in 1942.