Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, MOVEMENT NO. 922'013, CASE NO. 297'217, REF. 570, MANUFACTURED IN 1942

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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K gold wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, movement no. 922'013, case no. 297'217, ref. 570, manufactured in 1942
Cal. 12'''120, with nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the gilt matt dial with applied Arabic and dot numerals, subsidiary seconds, in large circular case with snap on back, downturned lugs, together with an 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1942 and its subsequent sale on 4 August 1942. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that the watch is offered in public.

According to the Extract, the watch was originally made with black dial and raised gold Breguet numerals. This dial has been exchanged against the actual one as requested by the present owner during an overhaul in the workshops of Patek Philippe in the late 1990s.

Reference 570 was launched in 1938. With its large size and classical form it is very popular amongst collectors.

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