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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with tachometer scale in 1946 and its subsequent sale on April 5th of the following year.
The production of the simple chronograph with reference 130 was launched in 1934. Vintage complicated Patek Philippe wristwatches were generally cased in yellow or pink gold, and for collectors looking for a white example the options are rather limited. Patek Philippe's best known chronograph reference the 130, cased in stainless steel, offers great satisfaction to these collectors as it combines the well-known 13-line chronograph movement with the timeless, masculine and such discreet looks. In fact, the reference 130 in stainless steel enjoys different case proportions than its peers cased in gold, notably shorter but more substantial lugs, resulting in a more sporty look. The present example is no exception to this rule and is now offered by a long-term gentleman collector. It pleases the beholder's eyes with a lovely combination of the polished bezel, mounted on the overall satin-finished case and the very sober dial design. Not seen in public in the last 20 years, well preserved examples of the reference 130 in a stainless steel variant, must be considered safe values and will please every collector, be it by simply owning it, or also on one's wrist when wearing it daily.
Reference 130 watches are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber and A. Banbery, 1998 Edition, pages 262-264 & 269.
A similar example can also be seen illustrated in Patek Philippe Steel Watches by J. Goldberger, 2010, pages 228-229.
The production of the simple chronograph with reference 130 was launched in 1934. Vintage complicated Patek Philippe wristwatches were generally cased in yellow or pink gold, and for collectors looking for a white example the options are rather limited. Patek Philippe's best known chronograph reference the 130, cased in stainless steel, offers great satisfaction to these collectors as it combines the well-known 13-line chronograph movement with the timeless, masculine and such discreet looks. In fact, the reference 130 in stainless steel enjoys different case proportions than its peers cased in gold, notably shorter but more substantial lugs, resulting in a more sporty look. The present example is no exception to this rule and is now offered by a long-term gentleman collector. It pleases the beholder's eyes with a lovely combination of the polished bezel, mounted on the overall satin-finished case and the very sober dial design. Not seen in public in the last 20 years, well preserved examples of the reference 130 in a stainless steel variant, must be considered safe values and will please every collector, be it by simply owning it, or also on one's wrist when wearing it daily.
Reference 130 watches are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber and A. Banbery, 1998 Edition, pages 262-264 & 269.
A similar example can also be seen illustrated in Patek Philippe Steel Watches by J. Goldberger, 2010, pages 228-229.