$23,000
“Steel 565” Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 967862, case No. 661196, Ref. 565. Production of this reference started in 1938. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a white gold buckle. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back. Matte silver with applied steel Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "feuille" hands. Notes Anselmo Grimoldi : Has worked in the field of horology for over 50 years with an enormous amount of passion, curiosity and dedication. He has recently launched his own brand of watches and jewellery bearing the name “Grimoldi”. In the early 1980s he was introduced to a former military man Dr. Rossi who told him the story of the unique instrument maker that is The Officine Panerai. This story fascinated him and led to his spending the next 25 years searching for the elusive original models made for the naval commandos of the Italian navy as well as the commandos of other Mediterranean navies. This impressive collection comprises examples of all of the various types made utilizing both Rolex and Angelus movements including the “Egyptian Commando” and the only example of a vintage left handed Panerai. Anselmo Grimoldis belife in this brand lead to him approching 3 admirals when they took control of The Officine Panerai to negotiate the sole distrubution rights for Milan which they granted him. Later when the company was bought by the Richemont
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-09-28
