ref.565
Steel, Two tone dial

A very fine and very rare stainless steel manual winding wristwatch ref.565 with two tone dial.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming prodcution of this watch with applied white gold indexes in 1954 and its subsequent sale on December 22nd, 1954.

The case of the present lot is particularly well preserved with sharp angles on the lugs, but the most attractive element is undoubtedly the ethereal two tone silver dial with perfectly raised enamel signature, architectural Arabic numerals and silver feuille hands. The only element putting a dash of color in this delightfully monochrome environment is the blue subseconds hand.

The present ref.565 in steel is part of only five known examples to house the 12-400 caliber. This caliber bears the prestigious Geneva Seal, proof of the painstaking finish and superior quality of the movement giving life to this timepiece.