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Patek Philippe
Ref. 565
A highly rare and most probably unique stainless steel wristwatch with Breguet numerals, luminous dial and hands
- Estimate
- CHF80,000 - 160,000€72,400 - 145,000$80,800 - 162,000
CHF300,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1955
- Reference No
- 565
- Movement No
- 704'177
- Case No
- 663'178
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 27SC, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle stamped PPCo
- Dimensions
- 34.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed, dial further signed Asprey
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with Breguet numerals in white gold and radium dots in 1955 and its subsequent sale on August 23, 1955.
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Catalogue Essay
Exuding charisma and personality, the present watch is the only known reference 565 cased in stainless steel and retailed by Asprey. Displaying luminous dots on the dial as well as luminous hands, it is absolutely singular in its appearance. Most importantly, the dial is confirmed by the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives as having "Breguet numerals in white gold and radium dots." Most interestingly, the hands on the present watch are extremely similar in design to that of the famed yellow gold first series reference 2499 retailed by Asprey, giving a further seal of confidence as to the originality of the timepiece. One can only surmise that the present watch was made upon special order for an exclusive client of Asprey.
Having originally appeared at auction nine years ago, this timepiece has been untouched since its original public sale.
Stainless steel is one of the the rarest case metals for reference 565. Manufactured by Frères Borgel, later known as Taubert, the cases were made in stainless steel for a sporty and robust take on the gentleman's time-only wristwatch.
Having originally appeared at auction nine years ago, this timepiece has been untouched since its original public sale.
Stainless steel is one of the the rarest case metals for reference 565. Manufactured by Frères Borgel, later known as Taubert, the cases were made in stainless steel for a sporty and robust take on the gentleman's time-only wristwatch.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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