Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 316
PATEK PHILIPPE - REF 565 - CENTER SECONDS - RETAILED BY BEYER, ZURICH Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève. No. 700 236, case No. 658687, Ref. 565. Made circa 1944. Very fine and rare, center seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 15,000 - 20,000
CHF 12,000 - 15,000 / EUR 11,000 - 14,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, flat bezel, concave lug. D. Pink with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 27- SC, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-03 |
Good Patinated HANDS Period |