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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Limited Edition Wristwatch with Two-Tone Dial, Made to Commemorate the Reopening of the Firm's Salons in Geneva in 2006

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5565A, Movement No. 1'901'134, Case No. 4'381'777, Manufactured in 2006

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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Limited Edition Wristwatch with Two-Tone Dial, Made to Commemorate the Reopening of the Firm's Salons in Geneva in 2006
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5565A, Movement No. 1'901'134, Case No. 4'381'777, Manufactured in 2006
Movement: Manual, Cal. 215 PS, 18 jewels
Dial: Silvered two-tone, Arabic and baton numerals, luminous hands, subsidiary seconds
Case: Stainless Steel, Patek Philippe commemorative engraved case back, 36mm diam.
Strap/Buckle: Patek Philippe crocodile strap, Patek Philippe stainless steel buckle
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe commemorative coin, a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on November 16th, 2006, product literature, a Patek Philippe leather envelope, a Patek Philippe presentation box, outer packaging and tie-tag

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Lot Essay

Reference 5565 was made in a limited edition of 300 examples in stainless steel.

Inspired by Patek Philippe's celebrated reference 565, reference 5565 - which was exclusively available in the Geneva Salons - features a stainless steel case and the highly attractive two-tone silvered dial. Reminiscent of the dials from the period, it combines a vertical satin finish center combined with applied black nickel-plated gold Arabic and baton numerals. Its movement is the famous caliber 215 PS, developed in the early 1970s and much appreciated by collectors. The design of the sleek case is derived from the famous reference 565, the screw back is decorated with an engraving of Patek Philippe's building on Rue du Rhone and the inscription "1839-1892-2006", commemorating three key dates in the firm's history:

1839: foundation of the watchmaking company Patek, Czapek & Cie at Quai des Bergues 29, Geneva
1892: following the move to Rue du Rhône in 1853, renovation and modernizing of the building under the direction of the celebrated architect Jacques-Elise Goss
2006: restoration of the historical premises and inauguration of the newly renovated Salons Patek Philippe at Rue du Rhône 41.

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