Introduction
Famed for their incredible array of dress watches, Patek Philippe often wow collectors with some of the most luxurious and best-constructed timepieces that money can buy. Due to their iconic sports watches and immaculate complicated offerings attracting the most attention these days, their vintage offerings have gone relatively under-the-radar. Perhaps a perfect example of this is the Patek Philippe ref. 2566. Hailing from the 1940s, this ref. 2566 features a wonderfully luxurious square-shaped 18kt pink gold case with elaborate Art-Deco-inspired stepped lugs and a uniquely-colored salmon dial with a blend of applied Arabic and sword-shaped hour markers. An incredible timepiece marrying every element of authentic classic luxury watchmaking, the ref. 2566 radiates the vintage aesthetic that so many modern timepieces have tried to emulate, thanks to its genuine pedigree as a timepiece born during the period in which modern watchmakers are drawing their inspiration from as they chase the sense of horological delight that timepieces like the ref. 2566 radiate in abundance.
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Grade
V 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Service Case and Additional Strap
Est. value range
$5,000 – $7,000
The Details
Brand
Patek Philippe
Dimensions
26mm x 26mm x 7mm
Model
Vintage Square
Movement
Manual-winding cal. 10"200
Reference
1566
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
Circa 1940s
Condition
Very good
Material
18kt pink gold
Included
Watch, watch pouch and booklets
Dial Color
Salmon
Condition
Watch is in very good original condition. There is light wear on the case, primarily visible on the caseback. Hallmark is fully visible on the mid case. Pink tone dial is excellent, showing strong raised printing and light edge wear. Watch is fitted on a generic strap and buckle, but an additional aligator strap with its original Patek buckle are included on the side.
Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.
Our Perspective
A time machine into the stylings of yesteryear, the ref. 1566 showcases how luxurious timepieces were constructed with its svelte case using stepped lugs and an understated dial.