997 - PATEK PHILIPPE FOR INVESTORS OVERSEAS SERVICES (IOS)

PATEK PHILIPPE FOR INVESTORS OVERSEAS SERVICES (IOS) Model: Calatrava Ref. 3565/1 Years: late 1960s Case: No. 2*** in 18-karat yellow gold, screw-down caseback, and integrated bracelet Dial: champagne-colored with enameled Roman numerals and date at 3 o’clock Movement: No. 1### mechanical automatic, Cal. 27 460 Bracelet: 18-karat yellow and white gold with integrated clasp, stamped 177 VI (Signoretti) Accessories: original case and certificate Markings: dial, case, crown, movement Dimensions: 35 mm, length approx. 18 cm IOS (Investors Overseas Services) is a major investment firm founded in Canada. These watches were commissioned by the company’s founder directly from Patek Philippe and were given to managers and salespeople who joined the prestigious “Million Dollar Associate” club after reaching $1,000,000 in sales. This model was originally designed with an integrated belt-style bracelet, but the watch shown here has been customized with this two-tone bracelet by the renowned Vicenza-based goldsmith “Signoretti.” The watch is in excellent condition, with some minor surface scratches.