Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 72
PATEK PHILIPPE MADE FOR GONDOLO & LABOURIEN, RIO DE JANEIRO Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, Chronometro Gondolo, No. 176300, case No. 277890. Made circa 1914. Very fine, large, 18K yellow gold, keyless pocket watch.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 38,000 - 54,000 / CHF 4,500 - 6,500
Sold: USD 6,875
Four-body, "bassine", polished, engine-turned case back with a round plaque in the center, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gold spade hands. 47 mm. (21'''), gilt brass, wolf's tooth winding, straight-line moustache lever escapement, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-25-71-01 |
Good Chipped ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |