Extremely Rare REF. 130 AR
An extremely rare Patek Philippe Chronograph Reference 130 A/R
Steel & Rose, Gold Circa 1947
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Chronograph Ref. 130 A/R, a masterpiece of mid-century elegance, embodies the essence of Patek Philippe’s early chronograph heritage. Crafted circa 1947, this Second Series example seamlessly blends stainless steel and rose gold — a combination so rare that fewer than twelve examples are known to exist.
Measuring 33.5 mm, the case reveals a harmonious contrast: a stainless-steel body complemented by a rose gold bezel, pushers, and crown. The argenté dial, adorned with applied gold hour markers and a finely printed tachymeter scale, radiates understated refinement and technical purpose.
At its heart beats Patek Philippe’s legendary hand-wound caliber 13-130, derived from the revered Valjoux 23 ébauche — the same movement architecture that powered Patek’s most iconic chronographs, including references 530, 533, 1463, and 1518. Its precision and architecture stand among the finest achievements in traditional watchmaking, also embraced by contemporaries such as Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, and Rolex.
Produced between 1934 and 1965, the reference 130 is one of Patek Philippe’s most celebrated chronographs, with only around 1,500 pieces ever made. Within this lineage, the bimetal steel-and-rose-gold variant stands as one of the most elusive — an exquisite intersection of rarity, beauty, and horological history.
Perpétuel Gallery is extremely happy to present such example to friends & collectors, for the piece to find a new home & become a pillar or one more pillar to a collection.
Technical Information
Case diameter:
33.5 mm
Case Material:
Stainless steel with rose gold bezel, crown, and pushers
Lug width:
18 mm
Movement:
Manual-winding Caliber 13-130 (based on Valjoux 23)
Country of Manufacture:
Switzerland
Specifications:
Manual-winding chronograph, two-register layout, tachymeter scale
Color:
Argenté dial with applied gold hour markers and tachymeter scale
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Patek Philippe stands as a beacon of horological mastery and innovation, with a rich heritage dating back to its inception in 1839. Founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Adrien Philippe, the brand has defined luxury watchmaking, setting unparalleled standards of craftsmanship and innovation that have shaped the industry for over 180 years.
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