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Lot Essay
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with applied steel numerals in 1943 and its subsequent sale on 31 December 1943.
The large Calatrava model reference 570 was introduced into the market in 1938, featuring either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds. It was made in stainless steel, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum.
It is interesting to note that the stainless steel version of reference 570 features different case dimensions, e.g. a diameter of around 36.2 mm. and distance of 18 mm. between the lugs. The measurements of the precious metal cases are 35 mm. and 20 mm.
The present watch is one of only six examples of reference 570 in stainless steel to have been offered at auction. It is furthermore the first time that this watch appears publicly.
The large Calatrava model reference 570 was introduced into the market in 1938, featuring either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds. It was made in stainless steel, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum.
It is interesting to note that the stainless steel version of reference 570 features different case dimensions, e.g. a diameter of around 36.2 mm. and distance of 18 mm. between the lugs. The measurements of the precious metal cases are 35 mm. and 20 mm.
The present watch is one of only six examples of reference 570 in stainless steel to have been offered at auction. It is furthermore the first time that this watch appears publicly.