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Lot Essay
In the rarefied world of Patek Philippe, 'Pink on Pink' is one of the most enchanting phrases a distinguished collector could wish to hear when regarding a vintage timepiece. The present watch, a 'Grande Calatrava' reference 570 is offered in very good overall condition, with very nice pink gold case with strong and clear hallmarks. Furthermore, the Extract from the Archives confirms the pink dial with fold hour markers.
Reference 570
Introduced in 1938, reference 570 was the first large Calatrava produced in series and was manufactured for a staggering 34 years until 1972. Measuring 35mm in diameter (opposed to its predecessor, reference 96 measuring 30.5mm), the model was incredibly popular and offered in a plethora of different case metals, dial colors, and configurations over the decades. In remarkable condition with an incredibly well-preserved case featuring strong architecture, lines, and crisp hallmarks, and its stunning pink salmon dial with a blued seconds hand, the present 570 is an almost impossibly rare combination in remarkable condition.
Reference 570
Introduced in 1938, reference 570 was the first large Calatrava produced in series and was manufactured for a staggering 34 years until 1972. Measuring 35mm in diameter (opposed to its predecessor, reference 96 measuring 30.5mm), the model was incredibly popular and offered in a plethora of different case metals, dial colors, and configurations over the decades. In remarkable condition with an incredibly well-preserved case featuring strong architecture, lines, and crisp hallmarks, and its stunning pink salmon dial with a blued seconds hand, the present 570 is an almost impossibly rare combination in remarkable condition.