Patek Philippe
Reference 130 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch, Circa 1943
Lot Closed
December 12, 04:47 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: mechanical, 23 jewels
Movement number: 863’333
Case: 18k yellow gold, personally inscribed snap-on case back
Case number: 635’779
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 33 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Extract from the Archives confirming the Year of Manufacture in 1943, and sale on June 27th, 1945
Reference 130 is considered to be one of Patek Philippe's most recognizable and well known vintage chronograph models. Made in stainless steel, yellow gold and pink gold, reference 130 remained in production for almost 30 years.
The reference 130 was in production between 1936 to 1964. The earliest examples were fitted with a single pusher for the chronograph and later incorporating two pushers.
The present example features a silvered dial with applied baton and numeral hour markers at the 12:00 and 6:00. This particular example manufactured circa 1945 has aged attractively and retains strong case proportions throughout, making it a highly sought after design and dial configuration for vintage collectors.