Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 490
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 176161, case No. 604999, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1915. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless Chronometro Gondolo Art-Nouveau dress watch.
CHF 7,500 - 8,500
C. Three piece massive "carrée-galbée", the bezels with black champleve enamelled leaf decoration, the polished back with acanthus leaves and lion heads. D. Mat silver with Breguet numerals, with a decoration matching that of the case. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Dim. 43 x 43 mm.
