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  • Condition Report

  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1961
    Reference No: 570
    Movement No: 709’314
    Case No: 311’462
    Model Name: Calatravone
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 27 SC, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 35mm diameter
    Signed: Case dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Delivered with the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture in 1961 and its subsequent date of sale on 13th October 1961.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Nicknamed the “Calatravone” (large Calatrava in Italian), the 35mm diameter reference 570 might seem oversized back in the late 30s, but doubtful under today’s standard. Ultra-thin, and a definition of understated elegance that slides right under the cuffs, this is now the perfectly sized dress watch for the connoisseurs of modern days. Available in the Patek Philippe catalogue for more than 3 decades, the aesthetic is very much a form follows function design that was launched in series. The firm introduced two variants including one with small seconds and another with center seconds, encased in an array of different configurations across 5 metals: yellow, white and pink gold, will very few examples in stainless steel and the noble, platinum.

    Part of the second series, the present Calatravone is powered by the manual calibre 27 SC which began production during the 1950s and is a modification of the original calibre 12 Sci with the added sweep seconds mechanism by Victorin Piguet. Like the ref 96, cases were made by Antonie Gerlach, the specialist on Calatrava cases for Patek Philippe.

    Preserved in stunning condition with razor sharp edges, this hefty ref. 570 is cased in the noblest metal of all, platinum. Crisp hallmarks can be found behind the lugs, the downturned lugs are well-balanced and strong. According to our research, less than 80 examples of the platinum 570 has appeared publicly in the auction market. A classic timepiece born in 1961 confirmed by the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives and preserved in wonderful condition with strong raised enamel, this is the perfect watch for those who knows how to appreciate the less is more ethos.

  • 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. 570
A rare and well-preserved platinum wristwatch with center seconds

1961
35mm diameter
Case dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$240,000 - 480,000 
€28,800-57,500
$30,800-61,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024