Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
LOT 138
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", No. 164833, case No. 292683, circa 1912. Extremely fine and rare tonneau shaped, curved, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 35,000 - 45,000
Sold: CHF 43,700
C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with radial Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 12', gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 30 x 42 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wrist-watches"
page 89.