Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel waterproof wristwatch with Breguet numerals

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 924'127, CASE NO. 629'556, REF. 565, MANUFACTURED IN 1943

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel waterproof wristwatch with Breguet numerals
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, movement no. 924'127, case no. 629'556, ref. 565, manufactured in 1943
Cal. 12'''120 nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, metal dust cap, the silvered matt dial with applied steel Breguet numerals, silvered dauphine hands, subsidiary seconds, in circular water-resistant-type case with downturned lugs, screw back, together with a Patek Philippe stainless steel buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with applied steel Breguet numerals and radium dots in 1943 and its subsequent sale on 19 June 1944.

Reference 565 was made in two series, the first with caliber 12'''120, such as this watch, was launched in 1938. Production of the second series featuring sweep centre seconds and a caliber 12 SC movement started in 1942.

The present watch has never been offered at auction before.

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