Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare stainless steel limited edition wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial, original certificate, attestation of limited edition, commemorative medal, sales tag and box

The present ref. 5565A is consigned by its original owner and preserved in like new overall condition. It is furthermore sold with the full set of accessories.

Inspired by Patek Philippe's celebrated reference 565, reference 5565 - which was exclusively available in the Geneva Salons – was made in a limited edition of only 300 examples. It features a stainless steel case and the highly attractive two-tone silvered dial. Reminiscent of the dials from the period, it combines a vertical satin finish center combined with applied black nickel-plated gold Arabic and baton numerals. Its movement is the famous caliber 215 PS, developed in the early 1970s and much appreciated by collectors. The design of the sleek case is derived from the famous reference 565, the screw back is decorated with an engraving of Patek Philippe's building on Rue du Rhone and the inscription "1839-1892-2006", commemorating three key dates in the firm's history:

1839: foundation of the watchmaking company Patek, Czapek & Cie at Quai des Bergues 29, Geneva
1892: following the move to Rue du Rhône in 1853, renovation and modernizing of the building under the direction of the celebrated architect Jacques-Elise Goss
2006: restoration of the historical premises and inauguration of the newly renovated Salons Patek Philippe at Rue du Rhône 41.