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Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and large 18K white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 570, MOVEMENT NO. 707'425, CASE NO. 309'950, MANUFACTURED IN 1957

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Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and large 18K white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, ref. 570, movement no. 707'425, case no. 309'950, manufactured in 1957
Cal. 27 SC nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, silvered dial, applied baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, outer beady seconds divisions, large circular case, flat bezel, snap on back, 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Sale room notice

Please note that this watch is not featuring the outer Arabic seconds divisions as stated in the printed version of the catalogue. Therefore please disregard the paragraph stating that his watch is one of only three examples with such Arabic 60 seconds divisions to appear in public. To the best of our knowledge the present watch has indeed never been offered at auction before.
Veuillez noter que cette montre n'est pas equippee avec les divisions des seconds Arabes exterieuses comme stipule dans la version imprimee du catalogue. Par consequence merci de ne pas tenir compte paragraphe dans le catalogue imprime indiquant que la montre est un de seulement trois exemples d'une reference 570 avec ces divisions Arabes connue.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1957 and its subsequent sale on 15 October 1958.

The present watch stands out by its excellent original overall condition. The case is full and retains its original case proportions to the best extent, reflected by the sharp edges to bezel and lugs and the crisp gold marks. The dial has never been restored or cosmetically enhanced in any way. The hard enamel signature is, consequently, as raised as the connoisseur would expect.

The large Calatrava model reference 570 was introduced into the market in 1938, featuring either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds. It was available in stainless steel, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum.

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