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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial, enamel hour markers and tachometer scale in 1939 and its subsequent sale on 8 April 1940.
This watch is a very fine example of an early reference 130 chronograph, fitted with the much sought after and exceedingly rare silvered dial, featuring the typical late 1930s sector design with enamel hour markers and tachymeter scale, all confirmed by the Extract from the Archives.
The combination of rarity, highly attractive two-tone silver sector dial, also called the aviator dial, and the stainless steel case render it a true collector's watch.
The production of the simple chronograph with reference 130 was launched in 1934. The model was produced in different precious metal versions as well as in stainless steel. It is interesting to know that the lugs of the stainless steel version are different from the yellow, pink or white gold examples. Their slightly thicker but shorter design gives the watch a rather tonneau-shaped design and a more sportive, robust and masculine look.
Other examples of reference 130 are described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum by Patek Philippe, Volume II, pp. 262-265.
This watch is a very fine example of an early reference 130 chronograph, fitted with the much sought after and exceedingly rare silvered dial, featuring the typical late 1930s sector design with enamel hour markers and tachymeter scale, all confirmed by the Extract from the Archives.
The combination of rarity, highly attractive two-tone silver sector dial, also called the aviator dial, and the stainless steel case render it a true collector's watch.
The production of the simple chronograph with reference 130 was launched in 1934. The model was produced in different precious metal versions as well as in stainless steel. It is interesting to know that the lugs of the stainless steel version are different from the yellow, pink or white gold examples. Their slightly thicker but shorter design gives the watch a rather tonneau-shaped design and a more sportive, robust and masculine look.
Other examples of reference 130 are described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum by Patek Philippe, Volume II, pp. 262-265.