Patek Philippe Ref 565 Rose Calatrava Freccero Dial 1952 Extremely Rare

A paragon of understated elegance and technical innovation, the present Patek Philippe Ref 565 circa 1952 in rose gold with a double-signed Freccero dial stands as a remarkable collector’s piece—uniting rarity, provenance, and historical significance. Launched in 1938, the Ref 565 (so-called “Etanche”) holds the distinction of being Patek Philippe’s first fully waterproof wristwatch housed in a screw-back case. Unlike many of its contemporaries, which favored aesthetics over function, the 565 epitomized a pioneering blend of utilitarian resilience and timeless design. The case design is distinctly sportier than its contemporary Calatravas, with the lugs blending flush into the bezel and the movement and screw back case sitting below the lugs. This reference served as the blueprint for the limited-edition Ref 5565A that Patek created to commemorate the reopening of their new Geneva salon. This example, encased in warm 18k rose gold, exemplifies one of the rarest configurations of the mo