Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 565 BREGUET NUMERALS STEEL Patek Philippe & Co, Genève, Calatrava, No. 963854, case No. 648615, Ref. 565. Made in 1944. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, dust protecting cap, fl at bezel, concave lugs, screwed down case-back engraved: Walter E. Perry Jr. Birmingham Ala. D. Matte silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer engraved minute divisions, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. White gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 12???120, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |