565 Patek Philippe Calatrava, 14k Yellow Gold

By Erik Gustafson | 9 August, 2024
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The 565 one of the earliest examples of a Patek Philippe that flirted with sporting ambition, a two-body Taubert & Fils (formerly F. Borgel) 35mm case with a screw back that was way, and I mean way, ahead of its time. It is the vintage Patek Philippe that got a little Rolex in attitude. More…

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Steel 565 Patek Philippe Calatrava

By Erik Gustafson | 17 February, 2024
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Perfect simplicity is more difficult to create than complication. As the often misattributed quote goes, ‘If I had more time, I would’ve written you a shorter letter.’ I don’t have time, so I’m going to fully expound the many virtues of the 565 with complexity. It’s one of the earliest examples of Patek Philippe flirting…

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