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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1963
    Reference No: 570
    Movement No: 710’623
    Case No: 315’200
    Model Name: Calatrava, "Calatravone"
    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: Delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present watch in 1963 and its subsequent date of sale on 15th April 1964, and service papers.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Size matters too in the world of vintage watches. Nicknamed the “Calatravone” (large Calatrava in Italian), the reference 570 is a favourite among vintage Patek Philippe collectors. It comes with a case size of 35mm in diameter and is a larger version of the renowned reference 96 (30.5mm in diameter), the original Patek Philippe Calatrava. While the reference 570 was deemed a large watch at the time it was introduced to the market, it is now considered a dress watch with the perfect size and proportion for a modern connoisseur.

    The iconic reference 570 was in production from 1938 to 1972 for more than 3 decades, during an era when the concept of a wristwatch was still relatively new. Its design was influenced by Bauhaus aesthetics which celebrated functionality. During its long production years through various alterations, encased mostly in yellow gold and rarely in white gold, pink gold, stainless steel, or platinum paired with a wide range of dial designs, its essence of elegant simplicity was cemented as the soul of the Calatrava collection.

    The present watch is a rare white gold example which houses the in-house manual calibre 27 SC (Seconde au Centre) from the 2nd series, that began production in circa 1950, and is a modification of the original calibre 12 Sci with the added sweep seconds mechanism by Victorin Piguet. Inside the three-part case uniting the simple lugs, flat bezel, round case and caseback, it features a dazzling silver sunburst dial beneath the white gold applied baton indexes, baton hands and exquisite hand-crafted pearl hour markers.

    Born in the year of 1963, the present watch is preserved in exceptional condition, and is accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives. Despite its 60 years of age, the black enamel signature, including the accent on ‘Genève’, remains raised on the dial, and the silver sunburst finish has retained its gleaming glamour. This beautiful watch has undoubtedly exemplified the enchantment of the reference 570 as an epitome of simplicity and quiet elegance, an irreplaceable classic in the history of the Patek Philippe Calatrava.

  • 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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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT ASIAN COLLECTOR

Σ886

Ref. 570
A fine and attractive white gold wristwatch with center seconds

1963
35mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$140,000 - 220,000 
€17,000-26,600
$17,900-28,200

Sold for HK$152,400

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023