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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
Lot 4936 The two following lots exemplify this international collector's desire for collecting magnificent Patek Phillipe chronograph and split-seconds chronograph wristwatches with black dials. The combination of the black lustrous finish of the dials with the sleek polished gold and pink gold cases bring a depth to the numerals, the hands and the overall appearance. In addition to this attractive combination the rarity of such examples highlights the ingenuity of horological craftsman; not only for their mechanisms but also their sense of design. The following two lots are an exemplary display of the wristwatches main attraction: the combination of form and function.

PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO, GENEVE, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 862'723, CASE NO. 625'390, MANUFACTURED IN 1941

Closed30 May 2012

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HKD 400,000

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & Co, GENEVE, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 862'723, CASE NO. 625'390, MANUFACTURED IN 1941
Cal. 13''' mechanical lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 23 jewels, black dial, applied baton and Roman numerals to the inner chapter ring, outer five minute railway divisions and tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, circular case, snap on back, rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.

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US$40,000-60,000

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with raised hour makers in rose gold and tachometer scale in 1941 and its subsequent sale on 1 July 1942.


This watch is one of the most attractive references 130 in pink gold to be offered at auction. Its desirability resides in the exclusive combination of the pink gold case with the ultra rare and sought-after black dial.

The production of reference 130 was launched in 1934. The model was produced in different precious metal versions as well as in stainless steel.