Patek Philippe Chronograph 'Breguet' Dial

Patek Philippe has sat atop the horological mountain for going on two centuries, having earned near-universal acclaim for their proficiencies in designing, engineering, and manufacturing some of the most exquisite timepieces the world has ever seen.  The celebrated maison has a tradition of creating watches that transcend generations. Leaning on the pillars of timeless design, refinement, and mechanical ingenuity, there’s arguably no other manufacture that does it better. With relatively low production numbers, ownership provenance, and limited editions, Patek Philippe's most highly collectable and rare watches often dominate auction headlines.  If this one - a stunning fresh to market Reference 130 chronograph with Breguet dial - was offered at auction, it would certainly do just that! To meet widespread demand for chronograph models in the years before the Second World War, Patek Philippe announced the manufacture’s first serially-produced wrist chronograph watch - the Reference 130,