Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 173

PATEK PHILIPPE CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO GOLD PENDANT WATCH Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 138738, case No. 246439, specially made for Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros - Rio de Janeiro, circa 1908. Fine, 18K gold, small "Chronometro Gondolo" lady's keyless pendant watch.

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

HKD 12,500 - 21,000 / USD 1,700 - 2,900

Sold: CHF 2,250

Four-body, "demi-bassine" entirely engraved, the back cover with a foliate monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute track and subsidiary seconds, inscribed "Alcina Pires". Gold Louis XV hands. 12''', gilt brass movement with a gold wheel train, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with a Patek Philippe patented micrometric cam index.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-70-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 32 mm.