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

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 966'640, CASE NO. 658'029, REF. 565, MANUFACTURED IN 1950

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K pink gold waterproof wristwatch with Breguet numerals
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, movement no. 966'640, case no. 658'029, ref. 565, manufactured in 1950
Cal. 12'''120 nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, metal dust cap, the silvered matte dial with applied pink gold Breguet numerals, pink gold spade hands, subsidiary seconds, in circular water-resistant-type case with downturned lugs, screw back, 18K pink gold Patek Philippe 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 gold numerals in 1950 and its subsequent sale on 22 November 1950.

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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