Patek Philippe Reference 565 Calatrava | Retailed by Freccero: A pink gold wristwatch, Made in 1952 | 零售商為 Freccero：百達翡麗 型號 565 Calatrava 粉紅金腕錶，製作年份 1952

Patek Philippe

Reference 565 Calatrava
Retailed by Freccero: A pink gold wristwatch, Made in 1952

零售商為 Freccero：百達翡麗 型號 565 Calatrava
粉紅金腕錶，製作年份 1952

Dial: pink
Caliber: cal. 12-120 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 938'727
Case: 18k pink gold, screw down case back
Case number: 667'704
Size: 35 mm diameter
Signed: case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging and Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on December 8, 1952

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall good condition with signs of surface scratches and wear throughout commensurate with age. The gold mark on the side of the case and the back of the lug are clear and visible. Previous signs of light polish. The case back with a large area of visible surface scuffing to the center. The strap and buckle are generic and not signed Patek Philippe.

Dial: The dial is in overall good condition with signs of age throughout the dial, most visible around the subsidiary dial. The indexes with signs of surface scratches and patina. The subsidiary seconds hand has been previously replaced.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

**Please note that the stand inside of the presentation box is later added.**

Catalogue Note:
Nicknamed the Grand Calatrava Etanche, reference 565 was the first large waterproof wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe. When the model was launched in 1938, the 35 mm diameter was considered very substantial. The two-part case with protective cap was made by Taubert, the premier company producing waterproof cases since the end of the 19th century. Interestingly, Taubert was also the case maker for other important Patek Philippe models such as the reference 1463 and 96A.

The current watch cased in 18k pink gold, features the caliber 12 120 with 18 jewels and a pink dial that is further double signed by the Geneva manufacture and the legendary retailer Freccero based in Montevideo, Uruguay.