Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 125939, case No. 233974, specially made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1906. Rare small 18-carat pink gold and enamel "Chronometro Gondolo" for lady use.
Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, with chased band, the bezel and the border of the back with a blue "champlevé" enamelled decoration. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Fine 11,5' gilt brass movement with a gold train of wheels, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In mint condition. Diam.: 33 mm.