This Patek Philippe 5565A steel Calatrava watch was made for the reopening of the salon in Geneve. It is a limited edition of 300 watches. The watch is fitted with a 215 PS caliber manual wind movement #1899626 and case #4381678. The watch has a silvered dial black Arabic numerals in gold luminescent coating. The watch further is accompanied with an extract certificate, Patek box, Patek Strap and steel buckle.
Date & Paperwork:The watch was made in 2006, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further sale. Additionally, the watch comes with a two year movement guarantee.
Essay:
Reference 5565 was made in a limited edition of 300 examples in stainless steel. Inspired by Patek Philippe's celebrated reference 565 from 1938, reference 5565 - which was exclusively available in the Geneva Salons - features a stainless steel case and the highly attractive two-tone silvered dial. Reminiscent of the dials from the period, it combines a vertical satin finish center combined with applied black nickel-plated gold Arabic and baton numerals. Its movement is the famous calibre 215 PS, developed in the early 1970s and much appreciated by collectors. The design of the sleek case is derived from the famous reference 565, the screw back is decorated with an engraving of Patek Philippe's building on Rue du Rhône and the inscription "1839-1892-2006", commemorating three key dates in the firm's history.
Specifications:Reference Number: 5565A
Year: 2006
Movement: 215 PS
Case Diameter: 35mm
Case Thickness: 8mm