Patek Philippe

• cal. 13'''', manual winding nickel lever movement,  23 jewels • silvered dial with applied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, outer minute and 1/5 seconds track, outermost tachometer scale, yellow gold feuille hands • brushed and polished case, scooped bezel, snap-on case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph function appears fully operational, however it may require a service in the near future to be well preserved. Dial with traces of oil. Case with scuffs but the hallmark is clearly visible under the lug. The strap of this watch is made of endangered species. For more information please consult important notices.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Reference 530 was introduced to the market in 1937 and is one of Patek Philippe's rarest chronograph models. This celebrated model is the larger version of the better known reference 130, Patek Philippe's classic chronograph retaining the timeless Calatrava design.
140 pieces of this reference have probably been made with two different bracelet widths between the lugs (19 mm “tonneau” or 21.5 mm “calatrava”). About 85 pieces were produced in yellow gold from which only 28 examples are known to the market today. Around half of them, including the present lot, bear narrow gauge lugs.

Reference 530 is illustrated in Huber M. & Banbery A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, second edition, p. 265.