Patek Philippe. An attractive 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with gold Breguet numerals
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Patek Philippe. An attractive 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with gold Breguet numerals

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 867'102, CASE NO. 650'058, MANUFACTURED IN 1947

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Patek Philippe. An attractive 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with gold Breguet numerals
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, ref. 130, movement no. 867'102, case no. 650'058, manufactured in 1947
Cal. 13''' mechanical lever movement, 23 jewels, micrometer regulator, silvered matte dial, applied gold Breguet numerals, outer railway five minute divisions and tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, circular case, snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in yellow gold in 1947 and its subsequent sale on 25 November 1947.

This reference 130 is an attractive specimen of the celebrated model, distinguished by the charismatic and much sought after Breguet numerals.

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

A similar watch is illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches Volume II, pp. 263-265.