Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 07, 2005

LOT 274

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, ?Chronometro Gondolo?, No. 150084, case No. 261224. Made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, in the 1920s. Very fine, keyless, 18K pink gold ?Chronometro Gondolo? pocket watch.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,300

Sold: USD 3,450

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, engine-turned case back with dedication, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 20''', frosted gilt, patented bridge caliber, 21 jewels, gold train, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot?s patented micrometer cam regulator, wolf?s tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Dial and case signed ?Dr. Rocha?. Diameter 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-5

Good

Poor

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original