113rd Auction
2025/11/8
Lot 68
Patek PhilippeChronometro Gondolo
A very fine Geneva pocket watch "Chronometro Gondolo" in near mint condition - delivered to Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro
Sold
estimated
2.800—3.800 €
Price realized
5.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K rose gold, guilloché pattern.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Bridge movement, gold wheel train, patent engraving "Pat. Jan. 13, 1891", lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.248908
Diam.54 mm
Circa1909
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.118 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.