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Lot Essay
This Astrua-retailed yellow gold reference 530 is one of the most impressive oversized chronographs ever made by Patek Philippe. It immediately captures the attention with its incredibly charismatic silvered dial double-signed with the highly-prestigious Turin retailer’s signature.
This rare find has only been carefully and lightly used, showing only light signs of surface wear, the case retains its full proportions and the highly attractive silvered dial has hard enamel signature and scales which are beautifully raised. This yellow gold reference 530, of which only 40 examples are known publicly, has further elevated status in being double-signed for the highly prestigious Patek Philippe agent and retailer, Astrua of Turin. The firm of Astrua were and continue to be, one of the most prestigious watch stores in Italy, situated on the Via Roma in Turin. Their signature is found on some of the 20th century’s most desirable timepieces and its presence is a further endorsement of rarity and quality.
Reference 530
Reference 530 is considered one of the most appealing vintage Patek Philippe references thanks to its large 36 mm size and eternally classic looks. Originally released as a time only model, the chronograph version, with the same reference number and design was introduced in 1937. Reference 530 is undoubtedly one of Patek Philippe's signature pieces and was the first large Calatrava watch to be produced in series. So rare and so striking, its simple elegance and still modern aesthetic transcends fashion. It is also one of the rarest Patek Philippe vintage chronographs with only 140 examples made in total. According to Patek Philippe scholars, only 80 reference 530 were ever made in yellow gold and of those 80, only 40 have returned to the market over the years.
Astrua Torino
Founded by Vincenzo Astrua in Torino in 1860, the retailer Astrua was one of the few firms allowed to put their names on dials of wristwatches of prestigious brands such as Patek Philippe and Rolex.
Reference 530 is illustrated in: Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 265.
This rare find has only been carefully and lightly used, showing only light signs of surface wear, the case retains its full proportions and the highly attractive silvered dial has hard enamel signature and scales which are beautifully raised. This yellow gold reference 530, of which only 40 examples are known publicly, has further elevated status in being double-signed for the highly prestigious Patek Philippe agent and retailer, Astrua of Turin. The firm of Astrua were and continue to be, one of the most prestigious watch stores in Italy, situated on the Via Roma in Turin. Their signature is found on some of the 20th century’s most desirable timepieces and its presence is a further endorsement of rarity and quality.
Reference 530
Reference 530 is considered one of the most appealing vintage Patek Philippe references thanks to its large 36 mm size and eternally classic looks. Originally released as a time only model, the chronograph version, with the same reference number and design was introduced in 1937. Reference 530 is undoubtedly one of Patek Philippe's signature pieces and was the first large Calatrava watch to be produced in series. So rare and so striking, its simple elegance and still modern aesthetic transcends fashion. It is also one of the rarest Patek Philippe vintage chronographs with only 140 examples made in total. According to Patek Philippe scholars, only 80 reference 530 were ever made in yellow gold and of those 80, only 40 have returned to the market over the years.
Astrua Torino
Founded by Vincenzo Astrua in Torino in 1860, the retailer Astrua was one of the few firms allowed to put their names on dials of wristwatches of prestigious brands such as Patek Philippe and Rolex.
Reference 530 is illustrated in: Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 265.