This 565, probably the most iconic steel Calatrava ever along with the 570, is one of the nicest ones I’ve ever had. The case is still massive and has all it original angles still vivid, it comes with its original dust cover and has a beautiful engraving on the back that says: “As Time Goes By”. Possibly something to do with the movie Casablanca? For a fact, this watch was originally retailed in the US, as confirmed by the retailer’s signature on the dial, Black, Star and Gorham, an historical PP retailer in NYC. To ice the cupcake, this dial with large radium numerals – confirmed by the archive – is one of five only appeared to the market so far.

Case – Stainless steel, screw back with dust cover
Movement – Manual, Patek Philippe calibre 12-120
Dial – Silvered with radium numerals, double signed
Band – US Made stamped calf leather strap by Attila Aszodi

Summary (Brand, Model, Reference, Serial #, Year, Size)
Patek Philippe
Calatrava
565
922918/626508
1941
35 mm.

Highlights
Excellent conditions
Rare Dial Configuration
Double Signed
Rare Retailer’s Signature