PATEK PHILIPPE | A FINE AND VERY RARE YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH TWO TONE DIAL AND BREGUET NUMERALSREF 530 MVT 920802 CASE 507313 MADE IN 1941

• cal. 12"'120 manual winding movement • silvered dial, applied Breguet numerals on cream chapter ring, subsidiary seconds • 14k yellow gold case, snap-on case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

The movement is running, the dial is in very attractive condition. There is minor tarnishing and the dial has been professionally cleaned. The breguet numerals are confirm on the extract. The case has seen some minor polishing There is a partially visible hallmark to the right of the crown and a import punch at the edge of the lug at 4 o'clock. There is also a hallmark under the lug at 1 o'clock. Overall, a very attractive looking watch. **Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information.**Please note that the present lot does not come with original strap.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives. Piquing interests of so many watch aficionados, vintage watches often share the same reference numbers that have been used with different complications. Years ago, collectors and scholars barely aware that the time only reference 530 existed – reference 530 are usually reserved for the brand’s legendary chronograph wristwatch which was introduced into the market in 1938. Whereas the present reference 530 is viewed as the “sibling” of the traditional reference 570, close examination of the two shows subtle differences, such as the case size and concave bezel. The present reference 530 is encased in a 36.5 mm 14k yellow gold case, approximately 1.5mm larger in diameter than the more common reference 570. Its bezel is also concave instead of convex, adding to its distinguished size.

Confirmed by the Extract from the Archives, the present watch still preserves the original silvered dial which is reminiscent of the traditional high quality Patek Philippe pocket watch dials. The stunning two-tone dial design of the present watch gives the illusion of a sunken center reminiscent of high quality enamel dialled watches of the 1920s. Consigned in an original and beautifully preserved condition, the rarity of the watch has made it especially appealing – only 8 pieces of 14k yellow gold reference 530 has ever appeared in auction. To the best of our knowledge, the present watch has only once appeared at auction in 2008.

Modern timepieces never cease to astonish watch collectors with its innovative material and cutting-edge technologies, but perhaps there is something so simple yet intriguing about a time only wristwatch like this – that in certain ways becomes more aesthetically pleasing than modern complications and thus leaving an indelible imprint on watchmaking history.

For similar example of the reference 530 in white gold, please see “Patek Philippe Wristwatches” by Huber, Martin and Alan Banbery, pages 169.