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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvery black dial and baton-cut indexes in steel in 1943 and its subsequent sale on 6 March 1944.
The present watch is an extremely rare example of black dial reference 530. Considered one of the most appealing vintage Patek Philippe references thanks to its large dimensions and timeless design, reference 530 was originally released as a time only model; later a chronograph version, with the same reference number and design, made its appearance as well.
Black dial vintage Patek Philippe are considered legendary timepieces by collectors. Not in fashion at the time, black dials were hardly ever offered as standard options, and most vintage ones are custom made orders. The one mounted on the present watch was brought back to its original splendor in Patek Philippe workshops and is now in perfect condition.
The same level of rarity and appeal is reserved to the stainless steel vintage pieces. To the public of the time, casing a refined timepiece such as a Patek Philippe in a steel case seemed borderline ridiculous. Furthermore, in relationship to the price of the watch, the difference in cost between a steel and a gold case was negligible. Consequently, stainless steel vintage Patek Philippe are an exceedingly rare breed.
Uniting two of the most rare and sought-after traits which can be found in a vintage Patek Philippe model, the present watch is an exceedingly rare occasion for the avid collector of highly important timepieces.
The present watch is an extremely rare example of black dial reference 530. Considered one of the most appealing vintage Patek Philippe references thanks to its large dimensions and timeless design, reference 530 was originally released as a time only model; later a chronograph version, with the same reference number and design, made its appearance as well.
Black dial vintage Patek Philippe are considered legendary timepieces by collectors. Not in fashion at the time, black dials were hardly ever offered as standard options, and most vintage ones are custom made orders. The one mounted on the present watch was brought back to its original splendor in Patek Philippe workshops and is now in perfect condition.
The same level of rarity and appeal is reserved to the stainless steel vintage pieces. To the public of the time, casing a refined timepiece such as a Patek Philippe in a steel case seemed borderline ridiculous. Furthermore, in relationship to the price of the watch, the difference in cost between a steel and a gold case was negligible. Consequently, stainless steel vintage Patek Philippe are an exceedingly rare breed.
Uniting two of the most rare and sought-after traits which can be found in a vintage Patek Philippe model, the present watch is an exceedingly rare occasion for the avid collector of highly important timepieces.