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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2007
    Reference No: 5565
    Movement No: 1'901'470
    Case No: 4'409'491
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 215 PS, 18 jewels, stamped with the Geneva Seal
    Bracelet/Strap: Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 36mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated January 30, 2007 and stamped by Salons Patek Philippe de Genève, limited edition Attestation dated January 30, 2007, commemorative medal, product literature, leather wallet and commemorative presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Patek Philippe reference 5565 was officially launched in 2006 in celebration of the reopening of the Geneva boutique. Extremely elegant, the production was limited to 300 pieces and was exclusively made available in the newly renovated Salon. Most notably cased in stainless steel, the timepiece was fitted with a special caseback adorned with the architectural depiction of the boutique as well as “Patek Philippe Geneve 1839 - 1982 - 2006”, three important dates within the history of Patek Philippe, that being; the founding of the company, the original opening of the Geneva Salon, and the Salon's reopening celebrated by the present timepiece.

    Reference 5565 takes its inspiration from reference 565 which was first launched in 1938. Considered one of the most classic gentleman wristwatches of the 20th century, the reference 565 featured innovative and enduring qualities, most notably the two-piece Taubert case with screw down caseback, rendering the timepiece the first water resistant watch from the famous Geneva based watchmaker. Architecturally the two references are similar, however reference 5565 has a slightly bigger case diameter and showcases a beautifully symmetric two-tone dial with applied arabic and baton indexes. Fitted with the caliber 215 PS, the movement perfectly exemplifies the know-how and finesse the Genevan brand is best-known for.


    The present watch is preserved in excellent condition and is accompanied by its Patek Philippe Certificate, Attestation, commemorative medal, product literature, leather wallet and presentation box. The steel case combined with the limited availability renders the present timepiece truly sought-after classic for the connoisseur of fine and rare timepieces.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since 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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Ref. 5565
A highly rare, collectible and elegant limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with two-tone luminous dial, engraved caseback, original certificate, attestation and presentation box, made to celebrate the re-opening of the Patek Philippe boutique in Geneva in 2006

2007
36mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF25,000 - 50,000 
€26,000-52,000
$28,600-57,100

Sold for CHF55,880

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Alexandre Ghotbi
Head of Watches, Continental Europe and the Middle East

+41 79 637 17 24
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Head of Sale, Geneva

+41 79 460 55 88
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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Geneva Auction 13 - 14 May 2023