Patek Philippe, Ref. 565 Extremely Rare And Important Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Center Seconds, Silvered Dial With Breguet N...

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Patek Philippe, Ref. 565 Extremely Rare And Important Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Center Seconds, Silvered Dial With Breguet Numerals, circa 1950
Case: 35 mm, stainless steel, two piece Taubert case, screw down case back, inner soft iron cover to protect the movement from adverse effects of magnetic fields, 662016
Dial: silvered, applied Breguet numerals, outer 1/5th second divisions and 5 minute numerals, white gold feuille hands, blued steel center seconds
Movement: manual winding Cal. 27 SC, 18 jewels, HOX on the balance cock, adjusted heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, stamped twice with seal of Geneva quality marks, No. 700217
Band: crocodile band, metal buckle
Signed: Patek Philippe on the case, dial and movement

This timepiece is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the type of dial as "Raised steel Breguet numeral". It also shows the date of manufacture as 1950 and date of sale as December 8th, 1950.

Condition Report*: Type: Patek Philippe, Ref. 565 Extremely Rare And Important Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Center Seconds, Silvered Dial With Breguet Numerals, circa 1950
Dial: silvered, applied Breguet numerals, outer 1/5th second divisions and 5 minute numerals
Hands: white gold feuille hands, blued steel center seconds
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #662016
Case Info: two piece Taubert case, screw down case back, inner soft iron cover to protect the movement from adverse effects of magnetic fields
Case Width: 35 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: manual winding Cal. 27 SC, 18 jewels, HOX on the balance cock, adjusted heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, stamped twice with seal of Geneva quality marks, No. 700217
Band: crocodile band, metal buckle
Condition: Fresh-to-the-market, this timepiece presents in exceptional original condition. The case with minimal light scratches on the case back. The case still retains the light circular turnings on the case back and brushed finish to the sides. The dial with strong, original raised enamel signature. The movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.

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2021 November 17 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5526 (go to Auction Home page)

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