Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k White Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k White Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds

Signed Patek Philippe Genève, Ref. 570, Movement No. 711'198, Case No. 316'863, Manufactured in 1964

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k White Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
Signed Patek Philippe Genève, Ref. 570, Movement No. 711'198, Case No. 316'863, Manufactured in 1964
Movement: Manual, Cal. 27 SC, stamped twice with the Geneva Seal, 18 jewels
Dial: Silvered, baton numerals, center seconds
Case: 18k white gold, snap on back, 35mm diam.
Buckle: Patek Philippe 18k white gold buckle
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on November 30, 1964
Special Notice
This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

The reference 570 is one of the most appreciated and well known vintage watches by Patek Philippe. Introduced in 1938, it is a larger scaled version of the reference 96, remaining in production until 1972. With a 35.5 mm. diameter, it was quite a large watch for the time, but it is the perfect size for the modern wrist. Furthermore, the flat bezel gives the watch an overall large profile when worn on the wrist in particular with the bold 20mm lug gauge for the strap.

The presently offered 570 in white gold is in a near perfect case with crisp hallmarks and no signs of polishing. The dial is wonderfully preserved with raised hard enamel and exquisite raised pearl minute markers. The 27 SC center seconds movement further distinguishes this fine watch, a specimen example of second series 570.

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