The Art Of Patek Philippe
Geneva, Apr 09, 1989
LOT 249
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 182397, case No. 503015, made for Relojoaria Gondolo, Rio de Janeiro, sold on the 21.6.1887. Rare "Chronometro Gondolo" with 24 hour dial.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
Massive four body "demi-bassine" engine turned case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic 24 chapter ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Spade" hands. Typical 20"' gilt brass Gondolo movement with gold train of wheels, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is illustrated in Patek Philippe pocket
watches book, page 146.