Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 218
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 961863, case No. 639954, Ref. 565. Made in 1948. Very fine, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel deployant clasp. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
USD 18,000 - 25,000
EUR 14,000 - 20,000 / CHF 21,000 - 30,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, dust protecting cap, faceted bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-9-01 |
Good Scratched HANDS Original |
Notes
Ref. 565 Production of this reference started in 1938 with the caliber 12???- 120, which was superseded in 1942 by the center seconds caliber 12 SC.