Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 11, 2014
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.
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.
Grading System | |
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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 |