Movement: manual winding, Patek Philippe caliber 13-130
Dial: original indelible, with applied indexes and chronograph registers
Complications: two-register chronograph with outer scale
Crystal: domed plexiglass
Reference: 530
Year of production: 1946
Strap: brown leather with original yellow gold buckle
Accessories: includes a comprehensive “Deep Study” by Eric Tortella, the world’s foremost Patek Philippe expert
Condition: exceptional, with original case and dial in perfect preservation
Key Features
Reference 530 is one of the rarest and most sought-after Patek Philippe chronographs
36.5 mm diameter: extraordinary size for its time, offering strong wrist presence
Original indelible dial with natural patina and excellent legibility
Caliber 13-130, one of the most beloved manual chronograph movements among collectors
Accompanied by a full study by Eric Tortella, authoritative historical and technical documentation
Historical Context
Produced in very few examples during the 1930s and 1940s, the Patek Philippe ref. 530 stands as one of the most important chronographs ever made by the maison. For its size, design, and rarity, it is considered a true “grail” in collecting. This 1946 example, with original dial and documentation by Eric Tortella, combines authenticity with top-level historical research.
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