Patek Philippe. An 18K gold self-winding wristwatch with date and bracelet

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 1'129'384, CASE NO. 2'674'304, REF. 3565/1, MANUFACTURED IN 1969

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Patek Philippe. An 18K gold self-winding wristwatch with date and bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, movement no. 1'129'384, case no. 2'674'304, ref. 3565/1, manufactured in 1969
Cal. 27-460 M nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 37 jewels, 18K gold rotor, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, the gilt brushed dial with Roman numerals, window for date, in circular case with enlarged bezel, snap on back with engraved inscription IOS Million Dollar Association, 18K gold Patek Philippe belt-shaped integral woven bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam. & 210 mm. overall length

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1969 and its subsequent sale on 5 December 1969. It has never been offered in public before.

A small series of the "IOS" reference 3565/1 model was made by special order for IOS, the Investors Overseas Services mutual fund founded by Bernie Cornfeld and presented to their best clients, the members of the "IOS Million Dollar Association". Only few examples, such as the present watch, are known without the inscription "IOS" on the dial.

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