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Patek Philippe
Ref. 570
Calatrava
A very well-preserved, very fine, and rare white gold wristwatch with centre seconds
- Estimate
- $25,000 - 50,000
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1969
- Reference No
- 570
- Movement No
- 712’508
- Case No
- 325’586
- Model Name
- Calatrava
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 27 SC, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 35mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present watch in 1969 and its subsequent date of sale on June 16th 1969.
Catalogue Essay
• Introduced in multiple variations, the Reference 570 was offered with either a small seconds or a center seconds indication, housed in an array of precious metals and stainless steel. Post-1950 examples were upgraded with the firm’s refined caliber 27 SC, marking the second series—of which the present lot is a distinguished representative.
• The current white gold Ref. 570 is remarkably well-preserved, exhibiting exceptional overall condition. A true connoisseur’s timepiece, this Calatrava exudes quiet grandeur—a refined statement piece suited for any occasion, effortlessly enhancing any ensemble.
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.