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Patek Philippe
Ref. 130
A lovely and rare pink gold chronograph wristwatch with pink dial
- Estimate
- CHF30,000 - 60,000€30,700 - 61,400$32,900 - 65,800
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1941
- Reference No
- 130
- Movement No
- 862'513
- Case No
- 622'680
- Material
- 18k pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal 13-130, 23 jewels, stamped with the Geneva Seal
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- Gilt pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 33mm Diameter
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1941 with rose dial and its subsequent sale on April 3, 1941
Catalogue Essay
Its case is derived from the Bauhaus-designed reference 96 and was produced in many variations and metals. Some of the earliest timepieces were custom ordered and at times, the single button chronographs featured a Victorin Piguet ébauche. However by the mid-1930s, due to the growing demand from its clientele, Patek Philippe introduced the caliber 13-130 in 1936 using the Valjoux chronograph caliber 13.
The present example adds even more attractivity as it is not only housed in a warm pink case but also also features a rare and extremely coveted pink dial as confirmed by the Extract from the Archives.
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.