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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 164848, case No. 267550, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1913. Fine and rare 18K gold keyless "Chronometro Gondolo" pocket watch with 24-hour dial.
C. Four-body, polished bezel and band, hinged back with engine turned decoration and polished border. Hingedgold cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic 24-hour numerals, red quarter hour numerals, outer minute track,subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. 40 mm., frosted gilt, wolf's toth winding, gold wheel train, straight line"moustache" lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, cam regu-lator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 47 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |