Lot 112
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 868'924, CASE NO. 699'978, MANUFACTURED IN 1956

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 868'924, CASE NO. 699'978, MANUFACTURED IN 1956
Movement: Cal. 13''', manual
Dial: Silvered
Case: 34 mm. diam.
With: 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1956 and its subsequent sale on 21 December 1959
Remark: Approx. 850 made in yellow gold
Special notice
On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price. This watch offered for sale is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

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Lot Essay

This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.

A prize for any seasoned collector. Consigned by the family of the original owner and carefully cherished throughout the years, the appeal of the present timepiece is enhanced by its freshness to the market and well preserved condition - The hallmark on the left band is still visible, the two-tone dial has aged naturally giving a charming individual character to the piece.

The present lot represents an excellent opportunity for the collector of rare vintage Patek Philippe to obtain a fine example of this famous reference 130

Reference 130
The reference 130 is one of Patek Philippe's landmark models, The first chronograph to be given a reference number, it was launched in 1934 and remained in production until the 1960s. Distinguished by its timeless design, the model remains an icon of vintage production. Distinguished by its timeless ‘Calatrava’ design, the model was available in different precious metals as well as in stainless steel.

Reference 130 is illustrated in: the Blue Book 1, by Eric Tortella, 2018 edition, pp. 218-275

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