Patek Philippe

cal. 13-130 nickel lever movement, 23 jewels, mono-metallic balance, precision regulator, 8 adjustments • silvered dial, applied yellow gold Roman and small dot numerals, yellow gold baton hands, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minute register, outer tachometer scale • later Patek Philippe circular steel case with scooped bezel, down-turned lugs, two rectangular chronograph pushers to the band, snap back • case, dial and movement signed, with stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle

The present lot is offered for sale by the original owner's family.

The movement running and chronograph functioning. Dial oxidised and spotted, all tracks and signature clear, in its original condition. Case with scratches but sharp on the edge. In overall good condition.
"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."

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Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin.

The movement and case numbers do not match the original Archive entry and therefore it would appear that the movement or case were changed during a servicing. It should be noted that both the Patek Philippe movement and case were both manufactured around the 1940s and this wristwatch has remained in the same family since its original purchase. 

Reference 130 was manufactured from 1936 until circa 1964. The first referenced chronograph produced in series by Patek Philippe, examples in steel are especially desirable being rarer than those in yellow and pink gold. Standard versions of the reference bear Arabic or Roman and baton numeral dials; the present wristwatch carries the unusual combination of applied dot and Roman numerals.

Examples of reference 130 and the calibre 13-130 are illustrated in Huber, M., & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Second Edition, p.262-264 and 269.