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197. PATEK PHILIPPE – A fne and rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch<br />

with silvered dial and tachymeter scale<br />

Manufacturer<br />

Year 1953<br />

Patek Philippe<br />

Reference No. 130<br />

Movement No. 868’564<br />

Case No. 672’248<br />

Material<br />

Calibre<br />

Bracelet/Strap<br />

Clasp/Buckle<br />

Dimensions<br />

Signed<br />

18k yellow gold<br />

Manual, cal. 13’’’, 23 jewels<br />

Leather<br />

Estimate<br />

CHF 20,000-30,000 ∆<br />

$19,800-29,700<br />

€18,500-27,800<br />

Yellow gold PPco pin buckle<br />

33mm. Diameter<br />

Case, dial, movement and buckle signed<br />

Accessories<br />

Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confrming manufacture<br />

of the present watch in 1953 and its subsequent sale on April 12, 1954.<br />

Literature<br />

Examples of reference 130 are described and illustrated in Patek<br />

Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe - Volume II, pp. 262-265.<br />

In production for almost 30 years, reference 130 is the most<br />

iconic and recognizable vintage Patek Philippe wristwatches<br />

and is a winning combination of the celebrated “Calatrava”<br />

case design with the sporty elegance of a chronograph. Made<br />

in stainless steel, yellow and pink gold with a multitude of dial<br />

combinations its simple yet elegant design symbolizes the<br />

frm’s balance between classicism and high watchmaking.<br />

<strong>The</strong> present Patek Philippe ref 130 is fresh to the auction<br />

market, and is ofered in very appealing condition. <strong>The</strong> case is<br />

nicely preserved, with a crisp hallmark clearly visible on the case<br />

side. <strong>The</strong> silvered color dial is beautifully accented with yellow<br />

gold applied 6 and 12 Arabic numerals and square indexes.<br />

Collectors of vintage Patek Philippe watches will appreciate that<br />

this watch, both in terms of movement and design, guarantees<br />

enduring value to the savvy collector, hopefully not only in a<br />

secured vault, but also on one’s wrist.

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