Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 681

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 706431, case No. 309098, Ref. 570. Production of this reference started in 1950.Fine and rare large center-seconds 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with a Patek Philippe box.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

USD 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

C. three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The first references 570 were produced in 1938 with calibers 12 '''-120, 12 SC, 13 ''' CC and 12 '''-400. The first reference 570 with caliber 27-SC was produced in 1950.