108th Auction
2023/5/20
Lot 199
Patek PhilippeChronometro Gondolo
A fine, large Geneva pocket watch "Chronometro Gondolo" - delivered to Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro - with original box and Patek Philippe certificate
Sold
estimated
3.000—4.500 €
Price realized
7.300 €
specific features
Case
18 K rose gold, engine-turned.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Bridge movement, club-tooth lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.248485
Diam.56 mm
Circa1909
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.132 g
Between 1902 and 1930 Patek Philippe produced an exclusive collection specially for the renowned Brazilian watch resellers Gondolo & Labouriau. These watches have characteristics such as an overlarge size, wolftooth winding wheels, patent signature "Pat. Jan. 13, 1891", gold wheel train, cam type fine adjusting device and a counterpoised "Moustache" lever. The prestige of the Patek brand was such that the word "Patek" was regarded as a synonym for any watch, regardless whether it was made by Patek Philippe or not.