250 Patek Philippe A very rare, fine, and extremely well-preserved, manual chronograph wristwatch in yellow gold, with tachymetric scale dial, Extract from the Archives, reference 530.
Estimate: € 200.000 – 400.000
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- Model Chronograph
- Year 1953
- Reference 530
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 513'037
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. 13", 23 jewels
- Movement Number 868'589
- Dimension 36.5mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present timepiece in 1953 and its subsequent sale on May 25th 1954.
Few vintage chronographs capture the spirit of post-war Geneva quite like the Patek Philippe reference 530. Produced in the 1940s and early 1950s, it marks a pivotal moment in the manufacture’s history, bridging utilitarian timing instruments and refined elegance. With its generous proportions and harmonious dial, it is widely regarded as one of the most balanced chronographs of the mid-20th century.
Crafted in yellow gold, the present example retains all the hallmarks that define the reference. The dial is classically arranged, with applied Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, baton markers, and two well-spaced subsidiary registers. The tachymeter scale adds purpose, while feuille hands and a blued chronograph seconds hand provide depth and warmth.
The case remains beautifully preserved, with strong proportions and crisp, clearly visible hallmarks. Powering the watch is the celebrated caliber 13-130, a hand-wound movement with column wheel and lateral clutch, renowned for both its technical sophistication and exceptional finishing.
Elegant, historically important, and increasingly rare in such condition, the reference 530 stands as a cornerstone of Patek Philippe collecting, a watch that speaks with quiet authority to the discerning connoisseur.
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