Lot 244
  • 244

A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with sector dial, Patek Philippe, no.862329, ref.130, 1939

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Description

  • Patek Philippe
  • diameter 33mm.
Geneva striped nickel lever movement, 23 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, 8 adjustments, silvered sector dial with black enamel arabic and sectored baton numerals, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30-minute register, outer tachometer scale, blued steel hands, concave bezel, grained case with down-turned lugs, case, dial and movement signed, accompanied by an Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives 

Catalogue Note

Production of reference 130 began in 1934. Most commonly found in yellow gold, it is rare to find examples in steel. The rarity of the watch is further enhanced by the unusual and clear enamel printed sector designed dial.