Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 125

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", No. 176320, case No. 278231, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1910.Very fine, 18K gold, keyless pocket watch.

USD 2,800 - 3,300

EUR 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,220

C. four-body, "bassine", engine-turned back with engraved initials, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsi-diary seconds. Gold "Spade" hands.M. 45 mm. (20'''), cal 18o, gilt brass patented bridge caliber, 21 jewels, gold train, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot's patented micrometric cam regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original