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Lot Essay
Reference 565, the first large water-resistant watch featuring a two-piece case with screw back and dust cover, was available with either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds. The timelessly modern design of reference 565 served as inspiration for the creation of the 2006 stainless steel inaugural reference 5565.
Few watches capture the imagination of collectors more than the steel reference 565. Rare in numbers, elegant in style, and easily wearable, this watch has everything that the modern day watch aficionado desires.
One will notice the pristine steel Breguet numerals to the dial, elegantly paired with the steel case. Highly sought after and rarely seen on a steel 565, the style of numerals is also noted on the Extract from the Archives. Secondly, the case is offered in remarkable condition, still retaining the original metal dust cover. Crisp and unpolished, the case retains its original finish most notably on its outside case back. Elegant, sporty and sophisticated, this wristwatch perfectly embodies the spirit of the modern collector.
For other examples of the 565 in steel, see Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger, p. 166-195.
Few watches capture the imagination of collectors more than the steel reference 565. Rare in numbers, elegant in style, and easily wearable, this watch has everything that the modern day watch aficionado desires.
One will notice the pristine steel Breguet numerals to the dial, elegantly paired with the steel case. Highly sought after and rarely seen on a steel 565, the style of numerals is also noted on the Extract from the Archives. Secondly, the case is offered in remarkable condition, still retaining the original metal dust cover. Crisp and unpolished, the case retains its original finish most notably on its outside case back. Elegant, sporty and sophisticated, this wristwatch perfectly embodies the spirit of the modern collector.
For other examples of the 565 in steel, see Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger, p. 166-195.