Lot Essay
Production of this model, reference 565, was launched in 1938. An archival image is illustrated in Collecting Patek Philippe Watches by Madeleine & Osvaldo Patrizzi, p. 46.
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SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, NO. 923202, REF. 565, CIRCA 1942
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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold water-resistant wristwatch with Breguet numerals
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 923202, Ref. 565, circa 1942
12'''-120, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, movement stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva, metal dust cap, the silvered matte dial with luminous dots and applied Breguet numerals, luminous hands, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with screw back (No. 629459), enlarged bezel and downturned lugs, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 923202, Ref. 565, circa 1942
12'''-120, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, movement stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva, metal dust cap, the silvered matte dial with luminous dots and applied Breguet numerals, luminous hands, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with screw back (No. 629459), enlarged bezel and downturned lugs, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.