Patek Philippe

 cal. 13'''130, nickel lever manual movement with Amagnetic balance, 23 jewels, stamped with the Geneva quality seal • silvered dial with applied yellow gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30 minute register, outer minute/second track, outermost tachometer scale, yellow gold baton hands • polished and brushed round case with snap-on back • case, dial and movement signed

Movement running at the time of cataloguing however it may require a service in the near future to be well preserved. Restored dial in good condition. Case in good condition, case back with scuffs and scratches. Overall in good condition. The strap of this watch is made of endangered species. For more information please consult important notices.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

This extraordinary watch has a rich, well documented history. First sold in 1942 by the prestigious Patek Philippe retailer, Hausmann in Rome, it is offered for sale at Sotheby’s by the original owner. A letter from Hausmann accompanies the watch and details its entries within their archives; starting in September 1942, the watch was entered a further 9 times in the decades up to the year 1996. Hausmann’s own numbering (H76312) is engraved to the underside of one of the watch’s lugs and below the Patek Philippe case number to the inside of the case back. Purchased during the war when resources were scarce, the owner soon returned the watch to Hausmann and asked them to change the case from gold to steel so that the gold case could be used to assist those in need during the hostilities. Our research shows that the movement and case of this watch were made between 1941 and 1942 indicating that the watch was, most likely, re-cased within the first two years of its life.

Production of chronograph reference 530 began in 1937, the model is highly sought after by collectors for its large size and remains one of the most coveted models manufactured by Patek Philippe. With its classic, calatrava inspired case design, the model is known to have been made in yellow gold, pink gold and steel. Examples are exceptionally rare in steel, indeed, apart from the present watch, only 7 other examples are currently known.

For an archive image of a reference 530, see Huber, M., & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Second Edition, p.265, pl.409a.