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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Lot 203

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

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 570, MOVEMENT NO. 712'116, CASE NO. 322'496, MANUFACTURED IN 1967

Closed13 May 2013

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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Calatrava model, ref. 570, movement no. 712'116, case no. 322'496, manufactured in 1967
Cal. 27SC mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, micrometer regulator, silvered brushed dial, applied white gold baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, outer beady minute divisions, large circular case, flat bezel, snap on back, 18K white gold buckle, 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 1967 and its subsequent sale on 11 August 1967.
To the best of our knowledge, it has never been offered in public before.

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