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Patek Philippe Ref. 130 Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch

Partially verified

This 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.

Dial and case view of the Patek Philippe Ref. 130 single-button chronograph in 18k yellow gold
Dial and case view of the Patek Philippe Ref. 130 single-button chronograph in 18k yellow gold — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.phillips.com
Category
Wristwatch · Single-button chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
130
Catalogue / lot identifier
185
Source-reported date
1930
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
612'715

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “18k yellow gold”
  • “33mm Diameter”
  • “Single-button chronograph pusher integrated coaxial with the winding crown.”
  • “Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed”
  • “Clasp/Buckle 18k PPCo pin buckle”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Multi-tone champagne sector dial with printed Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 and baton indexes.”
  • “Two subsidiary counters positioned horizontally at 3 and 9 o'clock.”
  • “Outer tachymeter scale graduated to Base 1000 alongside an outer seconds/minute track.”
  • “Blued steel feuille-style hour and minute hands with 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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre Manual, cal 13", 23 jewels”
  • “based on a Victorin Piguet ébauche”
  • “featuring a column-wheel cover”
  • “Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1930 with and its subsequent sale on May 27, 1936.”

Open research questions

  • Does the current condition of the internal case back match the serial number provided for the exterior case?
  • Can the claim of 'special order' status mentioned in the 2007 catalogue reference be independently verified?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Ref. 130 Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement Number198'406“Movement No 198'406”
Case Number612'715“Case No 612'715”
CalibreManual, cal 13", 23 jewels“Calibre Manual, cal 13", 23 jewels”
Case Material18k yellow gold“Material 18k yellow gold”
Dimensions33mm Diameter“Dimensions 33mm Diameter”
Sale DateMay 27, 1936“its subsequent sale on May 27, 1936.”

Visible details

  • 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.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and interior case markings are not visible in the provided lot image.
  • Production and sale dates rely on the manufacturer Extract from the Archives cited in the auction catalog essay.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Patek Philippe The Geneva Watch Auction: XVIII

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 9a23e7839a

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