Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K pink gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone pink dial, original certificate, envelope and box
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Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K pink gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone pink dial, original certificate, envelope and box

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, RETAILED BY FRECCERO, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 867'621, CASE NO. 656'136, MANUFACTURED IN 1949

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Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18K pink gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone pink dial, original certificate, envelope and box
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Freccero, ref. 130, movement no. 867'621, case no. 656'136, manufactured in 1949
Cal. 13''' mechanical movement, 23 jewels, two-tone pink dial, applied pink gold baton and Arabic numerals, outer railway five minute divisions and tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, circular case, snap on back, two rectangular-shaped chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
33 mm. diam.
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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With Patek Philippe Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie and original envelope, both also bearing red Freccero & Cia., 25 de Mayo, 563, Montevideo, Agentes retailer stamp, Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised gold hour markers and tachometer scale in 1949 and its subsequent sale on 15 December 1949. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe original fitted brown leather presentation box.

This watch is one of the most attractive references 130 in pink gold to be offered in public in recent years. Its desirability resides in the exclusive combination of the pink gold case showing a perfect satin-finish and sharp edges, the highly attractive two-tone pink dial and retailer's signature, further enhanced by the original condition, original certificate and envelope, both also bearing the retailer's stamp. It is one of only 5 reference 130 models in pink gold with such a two-tone pink dial and Freccero's signature known to exist to date.

The prestigious firm Freccero & Cia. at 25 De Mayo 563 in Montevideo were Patek Philippe's retailers in Uruguay.

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