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Well, I love it.
I like the monochrome overall aspect of the watch and the matte dial with the polished elements combination.
Agrey strap (dark or light) would look fantastic too with this reference.
Do you have it since long? How and why did you go for this one, I'll be curious to know ?
Congratulations and thanks for the pictures you shared Iceman.
Cheers, Mark
patek Philippe Reference 565: Vintage Calatrava Love
This uber rare Patek Philippe Ref 565 in steel with breguet numerals and radium dots at hour markers and hands. Small is definately Beautiful in this case. What do you think? Iceman ...
Well, I love it.
I like the monochrome overall aspect of the watch and the matte dial with the polished elements combination. Agrey strap (dark or light) would look fantastic too with this reference. Do you have it since long? How and why did you go for this one, I'll be ...
Thks mark
The thing that draws me most about this calatrava is the dial. The breguet numerals with the dauphine hands are just too yummy to pass. I never though i will wear a 35mm watch, but for this one i make an exception. A VERY HAPPY EXCEPTION ....... Thks for ...
a classic
Understated. I prefer "less is more", than all those big style watches. This watch stand the test of time, just as it already has. Thanks for posting.
Awesome!
What a looker, everything I would want in a watch, closest I could come is the 5196P, congrats on that beauty!!
Very nice & i am sure a joy to wear.
Understated , and very comfortable. Thanks for sharing in this great forum. Much appreciated. Cheers Geross
Small??? I just see it perfectly sized. What a marvel you got, here.
Something which would really please me, I must say... BRAVO, my friend. BRAVO! Nicolas
Simple, beautiful, sophisticated, stunning...
are all adjectives I would use. Congrats! Aloha, Bob
Ths Niceguys drhr geross blomman keks Nikolas and BOB
TQ all for the warm comments on this calatrava. Yes, simple is beautiful. I feel so blessed to hv it in my collection Iceman
Superb! Congrats Iceman
Totally agree for an elegant dress watch like this, small is nicer ! In steel ! Very rare indeed. Congrats again on this rare catch Cheers Robin
Wow !
that's what I'll say in one word. A real beauty and rare. Mesmerising. Thanks for sharing those lovely pixs. Cheers !
The size is perfect, dial incredible!
This watch is captivating. If it was displayed in a case of more complicated pieces, it would immediately draw attention due to its simplicity and beauty. What a find! Truly a star in any collection. Lucky you. Wear it in the very best of health.
"What do I think?"
One word - "Wow". That was my first reaction. It's absolutely gorgeous and looks great on your wrist. Small and elegant; the very essence of Patek Philippe. I wish they made these today; I'd buy one for sure. Congratulations on your beautiful piece of Pat...
Hi kkwn98
i completely agree if PP where to remake these in 37mm it would be PERFECTO. Original design are special. Always looks natural and never forced upon. Unlike mordern pcs which i find seriously lacking SOUL if u know what i mean. Best Iceman
love this piece. simple elegance. small? may I know
the size? it looked perfect on your wrist
Very beautiful iceman
not only is it super rare, it is also timeless and elegant A superb Calatrava! Thanks for sharing Cheers Robin
Hi Iceman, very nice catch !
The breguet numerals, radium dots and seconds sub-dial are all splendid, and they remind me of the 5196P which has definitely inherited some of the genes from your 565. In addition to a grey strap, I think a black or dark blue would also match the white m...
Hi Gordon
Thks for the compliment, the 565 is indeed the father of 5196P. Will def try grey or blue straps on it. Thks Best iceman
Beautiful ? No I don't think so...
I had missed your July post and just see the pic now. No it is not beautiful only : it is just outstanding, gorgeous, a pure beauty, simple and refined. A friend of mine has a 565 Breguet numerals and radium hands also but yellow gold. Of course steel is ...
Hi mike and thks for the kind words
would really love to see your friends YG 565 w Breguet. that is to die for too. Best Iceman
Sorry it took me quite some time to find the requested pics...
The hands are terrific with half their length with radium. This 565 has an incredible presence, it is absolutely exquisite. Here are the pics: Credit : Tonton And you will never ever guess what happened: my friend not only has very good taste for choosing...
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I Just keep on coming back to your thread. This is just an absolutely stunning watch! There are just so few out there. Congrats for finding this beauty and wear in the best of health. Best Joe
Hi Joe
I think this one will be stay with me for a long long time. Glad u like it too, Thks
The kind of watch...
... that makes you feel that it can be your one and only watch. What i love the most about it, is that its simplicity and charm beats any complications. Congratulations, and wear it in good health
Thks Fricks
Maybe it can be my only 3 hands watch. IF Only watch i would choose a newman panda. best iceman
Absolutely tip-top
Patek has evolved a lot over the last 20 years, and I make no comment about that evolution here....what I will say is that the era of their simple Calatrava is amongst my very favourite in Patek history. This version is superb....I have to say, I know man...
Here is a link you may like
There are Calatravas I really don't like and other I love. Here is Joe a link to a 3923 (from 1992) posted by its owner: forumamontres.forumactif.com p It looks beautiful and the wristshot at the bottom of the linked thread (with the yellow/orange...