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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Tachometer Scale
Lot 139

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

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 867'350, CASE NO. 653'390, MANUFACTURED IN 1947

Closed14 December 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Tachometer Scale
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 130, Movement No. 867'350, Case No. 653'390, Manufactured in 1947
Cal. 13"' mechanical movement, 23 jewels, pink dial, applied Roman and baton numerals, outer tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minute register, circular case, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, snap on case 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 1947 and its subsequent sale on July 29th of 1949.

To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.

Reference 130 is Patek Philippe's most classic chronograph design recognized by it Calatrava case, flat rectangular chronograph push buttons and concave bezel.

The present example is most unusual with champagne rose dial.

Similar examples are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber and A. Banbery, Second Edition, page 264.