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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009
LOT 337
Ref. 565, Stainless Steel Patek Philippe & Co, Genève, movement No. 928905, case No. 639898, Ref. 565. Retailed by E. Gübelin, Luzern. Made in 1946, sold on September 12, 1946. Very fine and rare, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
USD 40,000 - 60,000 / EUR 27,000 - 40,000
Sold: CHF 69,600
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, anti-magnetic cap, lapidated bezel, concave lugs. D. Two-tone sand with applied steel Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-9-01 |
Good Scratched HANDS Original |
Notes
This model is very sought after by collectors and furthermore inspire the creation in 2006 of the Ref 5565, in stainless steel with two tone dial, made in a limited edition of 300 pieces to celebrate the re-opening of the Patek Philippe boutique in Geneva.
For a note on Gubelin see lots 297 and 298.