Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT Hong Kong Monday, May 27, 2019 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2007
    Reference No: 5565
    Movement No: 1’901’885
    Case No: 4’409’435
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 215 PS, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle
    Dimensions: 36mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Attestation both dated 11 August 2007, original fitted Madagascan ebony presentation box, the glass window with a silkscreen rendition of the Patek Philippe building, a stainless steel frame also engraved "1839 - 1892 - 2006" and outer packaging. Further delivered with the "1839 - 1892 - 2006" booklets, leather envelop, product literature, and Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with two-tone silvered dial and black Arabic numerals in 2007 and its subsequent sale on 11 August, 2007

  • Catalogue Essay

    Patek Philippe released the limited edition reference 5565, along with the reference 5105 in 2006 as a celebration marking the inauguration of their Salons Patek Philippe in Geneva, which were recently renovated. The models were sold exclusively through the salons and paid homage to the brand’s storied past. The reference 5565 took its inspiration from one of Patek Philippe’s most iconic timepieces the reference 565, which was launched in 1938.

    The modern watch features the 1970s caliber 215 PS, but the dial is similar to earlier dials with a silvered two-tone finish with vertical satin finished center and applied black Arabic and baton numerals with luminous dots and hands. The case back is engraved “Patek Philippe Geneve 1839-1982-2006”, three historical dates, 1839 founding of Patek, Czapek &Cie at Quai des Bergues 29; Patek Philippe moved to Rue du Rhône in 1853 and in 1892 they celebrated the renovation of the building under the direction of architect Jacques-Elisée Goss and then the 2006 celebration.

    The present watch is in excellent condition and is an important reminder Patek Philippe’s long history.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since 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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Ref. 5565
A fine and rare limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with two-tone dial and commemorative presentation box with original certificate of origin, made to commemorate the re-opening of the Patek Philippe boutique in Geneva in 2006

2007
36mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$117,000 - 195,000 
€13,200-22,000
$15,000-25,000

Sold for HK$337,500

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
thomasperazzi@phillips.com
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