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Geneva, May 10, 2009

LOT 222

Ref. 565 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 965505, case No. 657157, Ref. 565. Made in 1949, sold on May 2nd, 1950. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, flat and lapidated bezel, concave lugs, dust protecting cap over the movement. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dot indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.