Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 170
PATEK PHILIPPE LARGE CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO PINK GOLD Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo," No. 172571, case No. 276348. Made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1908. Very fine, 18K pink gold keyless Chronometer pocket watch.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 4,875
Four-body, "bassine", polished, engine-turned case back centered by a monogramed cartouche. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and black 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Pink gold spade hands. 22```, 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: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |