Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 49
PATEK PHILIPPE CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO PINK GOLD Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo," No. 139099, case No. 246605. Made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1906. Very fine, 18K pink gold keyless Chronometer pocket watch. Accompanied by the original fitted box and Certificate.
USD 5,500 - 7,500
HKD 43,000 - 58,000 / CHF 5,500 - 7,500
Sold: USD 6,875
Four-body, "bassine", polished, engine-turned case back centered by a blank cartouche. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Pink gold Breguet hands. 19```, frosted gilt patented bridge caliber, 20 jewels, wolf`s tooth winding, gold wheel train, straight-line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot`s patented micrometric cam regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |