Patek Philippe Ref. 130 Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1930
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe reference 130 is an 18k yellow gold single-button chronograph wristwatch dating to 1930 and sold on May 27, 1936, according to the manufacturer's Extract from the Archives.
Sized at 33mm in diameter, the timepiece displays a multi-tone champagne sector dial bearing printed Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, blued hands, an outer tachymeter scale, and two horizontal subsidiary dials. The catalog reports that it is powered by a manual calibre 13" 23-jewel movement based on a Victorin Piguet ébauche, with chronograph functions operated through the winding crown.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Calibre
- Manual, cal 13", 23 jewels
- Sale Date
- May 27, 1936
- Dimensions
- 33mm Diameter
- Case Number
- 612'715
- Case Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 198'406
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Multi-tone champagne sector dial with printed Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 and baton indexes. • Outer tachymeter scale graduated to Base 1000 alongside an outer seconds/minute track. • Two subsidiary counters positioned horizontally at 3 and 9 o'clock. • Blued steel feuille-style hour and minute hands with a blued central chronograph hand. • Single-button chronograph pusher integrated coaxial with the winding crown. • 18k yellow gold round case with curved lugs and leather strap.
- Dial Configuration
- The timepiece displays a multi-tone champagne sector dial. It features printed Arabic numerals at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions, baton indexes, and two horizontal subsidiary counters located at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. An outer tachymeter scale graduated to Base 1000 is present alongside an outer seconds/minute track. The time is indicated by blued steel feuille-style hands, accompanied by a blued central chronograph hand.
- Movement and Provenance
- The watch is powered by a manual-wind calibre 13" movement with 23 jewels, described as based on a Victorin Piguet ébauche and featuring a column-wheel cover. The Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirms the production year as 1930 and a sale date of May 27, 1936. The movement and interior case markings are not visible in the provided lot image.
- Physical Identity and Case Construction
- The Patek Philippe reference 130 is an 18k yellow gold wristwatch with a 33mm diameter. The case features curved lugs and a single-button chronograph mechanism with the pusher integrated coaxially into the winding crown. The manufacturer's records state that the case, dial, movement, and buckle are signed. The watch is accompanied by an 18k Patek Philippe pin buckle.
Identification
- Reference
- 130
- Serial number
- 612'715
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and interior case markings are not visible in the provided lot image.
- Research required: Production and sale dates rely on the manufacturer Extract from the Archives cited in the auction catalog essay.