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Lot 106 PATEK PHILIPPE
Patek Philippe. A very fine and are 18K white gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and box
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Grande Calatrava model, ref. 570, movement no. 711’506, case no. 318590, manufactured in 1964
Closed13 November 2017
Price Realised
CHF 43,750
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Fresh to the market, this extremely attractive and very rare example of the reference 570 in white gold is preserved in superb condition. The case was made for Patek Philippe by Antoine Gerlach in Geneva, his mark of a number 4 within a key is punched inside the back of the case. The beautifully understated dial is perfectly complemented by Dauphine hands and the sharp, crisp, “Calatrava” case with flat bezel completes this true Patek Philippe classic.
The Calatrava model reference 570 was introduced into the market in 1938, the first large Calatrava watch produced in series, featuring either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds. It was available in stainless steel, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum.
Other examples of the white gold reference 570 are illustrated in Patek Philippe Watches, Volume II, Patek Philippe Museum, p. 335, and in Professione Bianco, pp. 22-23.
The Calatrava model reference 570 was introduced into the market in 1938, the first large Calatrava watch produced in series, featuring either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds. It was available in stainless steel, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum.
Other examples of the white gold reference 570 are illustrated in Patek Philippe Watches, Volume II, Patek Philippe Museum, p. 335, and in Professione Bianco, pp. 22-23.