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. 960822, REF. 565, CIRCA 1947
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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K pink gold water-resistant wristwatch with pink dial
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 960822, Ref. 565, circa 1947
12'''-120, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, metal dust cap, the pink dial with applied pink gold Arabic and small baton numerals, pink gold feuille hands, subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with screw back (No. 647361 Ref. 565), enlarged bezel and downturned lugs, together with an 18K gold buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 960822, Ref. 565, circa 1947
12'''-120, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, metal dust cap, the pink dial with applied pink gold Arabic and small baton numerals, pink gold feuille hands, subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with screw back (No. 647361 Ref. 565), enlarged bezel and downturned lugs, together with an 18K gold buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.