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Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 228

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", No. 131656, case No. 239572. Produced for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1907.Very fine, keyless, 18K pink gold Chronometro Gondolo. Accompanied by an original fitted box and certificate.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: USD 3,450

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, triple-hinged, engine-turned back centered by engraved monogram, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. "Spade" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 20''', frosted gilt, patented bridge caliber, 21 jewels, gold wheel train, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring,ilmot's patented micrometer cam regulator, wolf-teeth winding wheels.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01