106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 119
Patek PhilippeCalatrava
An exquisite vintage Geneva wristwatch with black dial - sold on December 2nd, 1952 - with Patek Philippe extract from the archives
Sold
estimated
16.000—30.000 €
Price realized
42.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back, anti-magnetic protection cap, PPC 18 K gold buckle.
Dial
Black lacquered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.667674
Ref.565
Cal.12'''-120
Diam.35 mm
Circa1952
Ctry.Switzerland
Patek Philippe began producing this model in 1938; today it is one of the most coveted timepieces. With its classic, low-key design, Patek Philippe's Calatrava range became the epitome of fine, understated elegance.
The condition of this Calatrava reference 565 is outstanding; it underwent a complete overhaul at Patek Philippe in August 2004 and has not been worn since.
The present watch is described and illustrated in: J. Michael Mehltretter "Die Noblen aus der Schweiz", Ulm 2006, p. 138 and in J. Michael Mehltretter "Armbanduhren, Technik, Funktion und Bewertung", 2nd corrected edition, Stuttgart 2022, p. 155.