PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 565 “Freccero”
The Reference 565 is certainly one of Patek Philippe’s sportier models from the 1940s and early 1950s thanks to its robust two pieces case construction and screw back. Not only is it water resistant – something of a rarity in the 1940s, but the model also features an inner sof iron case to shield the movement from the adverse efects of magnetic felds. The outer case is composed of only two parts constructed without the habitual snap-on bezel, further suppressing another entry point of dust and humidity.
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The present lot is an exceptional example, and is one of only four reference 565 in pink gold ftted with a black dial known to date. For collectors of the fnest timepieces, the retailer’s signature of “Freccero” is an added treat for this already rare piece. Freccero & Cia was a prestigious retailer of Patek Philippe watches from Montevideo in Uruguay. This watch is the only example known in pink gold with black dial to feature the “Freccero” designation on the dial. The case retains its elegant angles and brushed and polished surfaces. With its seductive black dial with triangular indexes, the present lot exudes confdence and elegance, and when also considering its ultimate exclusivity, the present lot is a superb example for the discerning collector.
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