Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and unusual dial layout

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 565, MOVEMENT NO. 702'693, CASE NO. 663'166, MANUFACTURED IN 1953

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and unusual dial layout
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 565, movement no. 702'693, case no. 663'166, manufactured in 1953
Cal. 27 SC nickel-finished lever movement signed twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, metal dust cap, silvered dial, black hard enamel Arabic and applied white gold baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, outer Arabic five minute divisions, circular water-resistant-type case, screw back, stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with white gold hour markers in 1953 and its subsequent sale on 21 January 1954.

This watch is a rare and attractive example of the successful and sought-after reference 565, distinguished by its unusual dial layout. The combination of black hard enamel Arabic numerals and applied white gold baton numerals to 3, 6, 9 and 12 enhance the unique appearance of this fine watch.

Reference 565 was available with either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds: the first with calibre 12'''120 was launched in 1938. Production of the second series featuring a calibre 27 SC movement, such as the present watch, started in 1942.

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