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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Tachometer Scale
Lot 238

Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Tachometer Scale

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 867'806, CASE NO. 658'590, MANUFACTURED IN 1949

Closed13 June 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Tachometer Scale
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 130, Movement No. 867'806, Case No. 658'590, Manufactured in 1949
Cal. 13''' mechanical movement, 23 jewels, gilt dial, applied Roman and baton numerals, outer tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials for 30 minute register and constant seconds, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, circular case, snap on back, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial, and movement signed.
33mm diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with tachometer scale in 1949 and its subsequent sale on December 7th of the following year.

Reference 130 is Patek Philippes most classic chronograph design recognized by it Calatrava case, flat rectangular chronograph push buttons and concave bezel. Predominately case in yellow gold there are only some 50 examples known to survive in pink gold.

The present example is most unusual with champagne rose dial adding charm to this already great treasure.