The Art Of Patek Philippe
Geneva, Apr 09, 1989
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 125414, case No. 257170, made for Gondolo & Labourian, sold on the 21.12.1912. Very rare 18-carat gold "Chronometro Gondolo" with chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder.
Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine-turned case, the back with a monogram. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "Spade" hands. 20' gilt brass movement with gold train of wheels, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches" , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Chronograph with locking bolt on the band. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.