Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold waterproof wristwatch with Breguet numerals

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, NO. 962883, CIRCA 1948

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold waterproof wristwatch with Breguet numerals
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 962883, circa 1948
12'''-120, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, metal dust cap, the silvered matt dial with applied Arabic numerals, gold Feuille hands, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with screw back (No. 649622 Ref. 565), together with an 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Production of this model, reference 565, began in 1938 with the 12'''-120 calibre movement. In 1942, another version of reference 565 was released with the 12 SC movement, which included a sweep center seconds hand.

Patek Philippe confirm production of this watch in 1948 and its subsequent sale on 11 March 1949.

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