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Patek Philippe
Ref. 570
Calatrava, "Calatravone"
A rare, large and charismatic pink gold wristwatch with two-tone pink dial
- Estimate
- CHF20,000 - 30,000€18,500 - 27,800$21,900 - 32,800
CHF22,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1942
- Reference No
- 570
- Movement No
- 922'951
- Case No
- 297'934
- Model Name
- Calatrava, "Calatravone"
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 12-120, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Vintage Patek Philippe alligator strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
- Dimensions
- 35mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1942 with silvered rose dial and its subsequent sale on March 15, 1943. Furthermore accompanied by Patek Philippe presentation box.
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Catalogue Essay
Reference 570, nicknamed "Calatravone" (Italian for large Calatrava), has been a favorite amongst collectors thanks to its large case, flat bezel and vivid modernist design. Introduced in 1938, the iconic reference 570, which is a larger version of Patek Philippe’s reference 96, was manufactured with both subsidiary and center seconds configurations in stainless steel, yellow, white and pink gold, and platinum cases. The present example from the first series houses the caliber 12’’’120, whilst the second series used the caliber 12’’’400, and the last series used an antimagnetic movement - the caliber 27 AM 400.
The present lot is a very charismatic example. The two-tone pink dial is very charming, and has aged with warm patina. The hard enamel graphics remain raised and present. Furthermore, it is described by the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives as being "silvered rose" . This watch even retains its vintage Patek Philippe strap, and presentation box.
The present lot is a very charismatic example. The two-tone pink dial is very charming, and has aged with warm patina. The hard enamel graphics remain raised and present. Furthermore, it is described by the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives as being "silvered rose" . This watch even retains its vintage Patek Philippe strap, and presentation box.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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