Important Watches
Important Watches
Property from an Important Private Collection
Patek Philippe
Reference 565 | A stainless steel wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Made in 1949
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered, Breguet numerals
Caliber: cal. 12'''120 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 963'756
Case: stainless steel, dust cover, engraved screw down case back
Case number: 648'597
Size: 35 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on June 24th, 1949
The Calatrava is the backbone of the Patek Philippe catalog, having been in production since the 1930s, and the reference 565 is one of its all-time greats. Unveiled in 1938, it became one of the first Patek models to be serially offered in a diverse range of case metals, dial configurations, and was all housed in the first waterproof case. The present example is cased in stainless steel and features applied Breguet numerals, widely regarded as one of the most aesthetically pleasing dial variations. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the Breguet numerals and the date of manufacture in 1949, the case back bears the additional engraving 'John G. Hoad', adding a personalized touch.