Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 131316, case No. 238831, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1906. Fine 18 ct.pink gold keyless Chronometro Gondolo.
Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine-turned case, a small monogram engraved on the back (slightly rubbed). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. GiIt brass 20" movement with a gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.