Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and large 18K white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
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Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and large 18K white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 570, MOVEMENT NO. 711'228, CASE NO. 316'872, MANUFACTURED IN 1964

Closed11 May 2009

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CHF 27,500

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Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and large 18K white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, ref. 570, movement no. 711'228, case no. 316'872, manufactured in 1964
Cal. 27 SC nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva Seal, 18 jewels, micrometer regulator, silvered dial, applied white gold baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, large circular case, flat bezel, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1964 and its subsequent sale on 4 December 1964.

The large Calatrava model reference 570 was introduced in 1938, featuring either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds. It was made in stainless steel, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum.