PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA REF. 570 IN ORO, CON ESTRATTO D'ARCHIVIO, 1955 CIRCA
PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA REF. 570 IN GOLD, WITH EXTRACT FROM THE ARCHIVES, CIRCA 1955
Case: signed, n. 308019, three-body in 18K gold, snap on caseback.
Bracelet/Strap: –
Dial: signed, silvered, applied Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, minute divisions, small seconds, dauphine hands.
Movement: signed, manual-winding caliber 12-400, n. 725478, rhodium-plated, côtes de Genève, cut compensated bimetallic balance with screws, Breguet hairspring, Parechoc absorber, micrometer regulator.
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.
Diameter Ø: 36 mm
Note: working.
The Patek Philippe reference 570 was introduced in 1938. This model is particularly appreciated for its clean lines and its simple yet sophisticated design. Its long production run, spanning several decades, has made it one of Patek Philippe's most recognizable classics.
One of the distinctive aspects of the reference 570 is its generously sized case. For the time it was launched, its 36 mm case was considered quite large, which today gives it a contemporary feel and has made it popular among collectors who prefer larger-sized wristwatches.
Along with the reference 570, Patek Philippe launched the reference 530, which differed in the type of bezel: flat for the first and concave for the second model.
The reference 570, with its classic lines and timeless design, has always held a prominent place in the collectors' market. Particularly rare variants or those with unique details, such as special dials or examples in excellent condition, can fetch significant figures at auctions.
