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Patek Philippe
Ref. 130
“Pink on Pink”
An extremely rare and highly attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with pink dial
Full-Cataloguing
• Very rare 18k pink gold case with pink dial
• Not seen in public since early 2000s
• Well-preserved example
Patek Philippe’s reference 130 is one of the most diverse chronograph models ever produced by the brand. In production from 1936 until 1964, the model was encased predominantly in yellow gold, with fewer examples in pink gold, stainless steel, and the very rare steel and gold configuration. Dials throughout its production varied as well, with a range of designs including tachymeter, sector and pulsations scales. The reference was a potent combination of the iconic Calatrava case, and the sporty refinement of the chronograph. Its elegant design was a balance between classic understatement and master craftsmanship, making it a popular model when it was first released and today nearly a century later.
The present example is a striking iteration of this iconic model featuring a rare pink gold case and furthermore fitted with an extremely rare and supremely attractive pink dial. The watch is well-preserved in excellent condition with strong case proportions and crisp hallmarks. This reference 130 is being offered by an important American collector who has worn and cherished this exceptional watch since purchasing it in the early 2000s.
Patek Philippe’s vintage chronograph wristwatches are highly sought after by collectors, and the reference 130 is one of the most desirable both for understated elegance, and it’s extremely high-quality movement. The present “pink-on-pink “example is one of only approximately 15 known to the market and is certain to delight all collectors of vintage timepieces.
Please note that Patek Philippe will not issue an Extract from the Archives for this timepiece.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.