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Lot Essay
The present reference 570 features a fantastic and rare two-tone dial, further complimented by a coveted double-signature by 'Oscar Linke', a retailer based in Genoa, Italy. Considered by many as the 'perfect' mid-century dress watch, the Patek Philippe reference 570 is beloved by many collectors thanks to its large case diameter at 35.5 mm. and its subsidiary seconds register.
Often referred to as the 'Grande Calatrava', the present timepiece is part of the 'first series'. According to our research, approximately 50 pieces of reference 570 'first series' were produced in yellow gold. Offered in good condition, the model boasts good case proportions, with two crisp hallmarks on the case.
Reference 570
Introduced in 1938, reference 570 was the first large Calatrava produced in series and was manufactured for a staggering 34 years until 1972. Over the decades, the watch was incredibly popular and offered in a myriad of configurations with variances in case metals, dial designs, and location of the seconds' hand.
Often referred to as the 'Grande Calatrava', the present timepiece is part of the 'first series'. According to our research, approximately 50 pieces of reference 570 'first series' were produced in yellow gold. Offered in good condition, the model boasts good case proportions, with two crisp hallmarks on the case.
Reference 570
Introduced in 1938, reference 570 was the first large Calatrava produced in series and was manufactured for a staggering 34 years until 1972. Over the decades, the watch was incredibly popular and offered in a myriad of configurations with variances in case metals, dial designs, and location of the seconds' hand.