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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 750

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", No. 126665, case No. 235419. Produced circa 1905.Very fine and unusual 18K pink gold keyless pocket watch.

C. four-body, solid, "bassine", hinged gold cuvette, engine-turned back. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, auxiliary sunk seconds dial. "Spade" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 21 ''', gilt brass, 20 jewels, lever escapement à moustache, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring with patented "cam" micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed, the movement also engraved with patent date of Jan. 13, 1891.Diam. 56 mm.