98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 476
Patek Philippe & Cie. Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", Movement No. 118798, Case No. 228595, 56 mm, 124 g, circa 1903
A rare Geneva pocket watch with 24h indicator and auxiliary seconds - delivered to Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros Rio de Janeiro
Case: 18k rose gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, screw compensation balance.
Between 1902 and 1930 Patek Philippe produced an exclusive collection specially for the renowned Brazilian watch resellers. These watches have characteristics such as 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.
A rare Geneva pocket watch with 24h indicator and auxiliary seconds - delivered to Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros Rio de Janeiro
Case: 18k rose gold. Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, screw compensation balance.
Between 1902 and 1930 Patek Philippe produced an exclusive collection specially for the renowned Brazilian watch resellers. These watches have characteristics such as 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.
Sold
estimated
9.500—13.000 €
Price realized
12.400 €